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West St Leonards

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About

West St Leonards is a residential area located in the western part of Hastings, East Sussex. It sits between the town center and the more suburban Bulverhythe, offering a mix of housing options from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services and a short walk to West St Leonards railway station.

Local amenities include convenience stores, cafes, and a few independent shops along Bexhill Road. The area is close to West St Leonards Primary School and has easy access to green spaces like Church Wood and the nearby seafront. Housing tends to be more affordable compared to central Hastings, making it a practical choice for families and commuters. The neighborhood has a quiet, residential feel while remaining within reach of the town’s busier areas.

Area overview

On average West St Leonards has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West St Leonards is £42,500 per year. There are 4 schools in West St Leonards: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West St Leonards Population
10,709
Population density
2,264.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,271
86.58%
Other White
460
4.3%
Other
118
1.1%
Other Asian
107
1%
African
98
0.92%
Total population: 10,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,678
37.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,343
29.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
972
21.62%
Other social rented
336
7.47%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.07%
Total households: 4,496

Property prices in West St Leonards

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £305,995 in West St Leonards area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West St Leonards in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West St Leonards over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£435,000
Flats48£195,000
Semi-Detached63£310,000
Terraced31£280,000

10 years median price trend in West St Leonards

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West St Leonards.

All postcodes in West St Leonards

TN380AA

Grosvenor Crescent

TN380AE

Grosvenor Gardens

TN380LL

Albany Road

TN380SN

Gillsman's Park

TN380SW

Gillsman's Hill

TN380UX

Wellis Gardens

TN388AH

Bexhill Road

TN388DU

Field Way

TN388DY

Harley Shute Road

TN380SD

Wingate Close

TN388AP

Bridge Way

TN388BY

Harley Shute Road

TN389TR

Bulrush Place

TN380LQ

Dane Road

TN380SJ

Gillsman's Hill

TN380UN

The Links

TN380YE

Pevensey Road

TN388DL

Bunting Close

TN380ST

Gillsman's Hill

TN380UL

Fern Road

TN380YY

St Saviour's Road

TN388BX

Harley Shute Road

TN388DA

Edinburgh Road

TN388DQ

Moorhen Close

TN380AY

Bexhill Road

TN380GP

Summer Hill

TN380NW

Essenden Road

TN380RY

Fern Road

TN380XH

Essenden Road

TN380XL

Ganton Place

TN388DP

Reedswood Road

TN389TJ

Meadowsweet Close

TN380PB

Filsham Road

TN388DE

William Road

TN380WR

Carnoustie Close

TN388BA

Bexleigh Avenue

TN388BT

Harley Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.