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About

Wishing Tree ward lies in the northern part of the town of Hastings, primarily encompassing a residential area with a mix of housing types. The ward is bordered by the A21 to the west, which connects it to other parts of the town and beyond. Its landscape includes the open green space of Summerfields Woods, providing a natural area for walking and recreation within the urban setting.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Summerfields Leisure Centre, which serves as a community hub for sports and activities. The area is largely defined by its quiet, neighbourhood streets and proximity to several local schools. The ward's name itself is a historical reference to the landscape, adding a distinct character to this part of Hastings.

Area overview

On average Wishing Tree has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wishing Tree is £46,103 per year. Wishing Tree is home to around 5,903 people, with a population density of about 4,260.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wishing Tree Population
5,903
Population density
4,260.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.65(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.33(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.74(+129%)
Shoplifting
11.35(+42%)
Other theft
9.66(+73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,201
88.12%
Other White
168
2.85%
Other Asian
105
1.78%
Other
69
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
1.15%
Total population: 5,902

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,196
25.45%
Level 4 qualifications or above
935
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
795
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
13.62%
Total 16+ residents: 4,700

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
738
29.63%
Owns with a mortgage
637
25.57%
Owns outright
590
23.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
12.16%
Social rents from council
148
5.94%
Total households: 2,491

Property prices in Wishing Tree

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Wishing Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wishing Tree 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 Wishing Tree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£398,000
Flats6£185,000
Semi-Detached18£282,500
Terraced22£260,000

10 years median price trend in Wishing Tree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wishing Tree.

All postcodes in Wishing Tree

TN377QQ

Drury Lane

TN389LG

Wishing Tree Road

TN389YA

Drury Lane

TN389BE

Stonehouse Drive

TN389HU

Quebec Road

TN389LA

Wishing Tree Road

TN389JQ

Ironlatch Close

TN389LD

Wishing Tree Road

TN380FL

Arbourvale

TN380GE

Wesley Salmon Close

TN389ET

Coventry Road

TN389JE

Ironlatch Avenue

TN380GL

Snowdrop Rise

TN380XX

Celandine Drive

TN389LE

The Slides

TN389XS

Drury Lane

TN381JR

Wishing Tree

TN389DN

Stonehouse Drive

TN389DU

Hollington Old Lane

TN389BS

Stonehouse Drive

TN389HZ

Chambers Crescent

TN389EN

Bristol Road

TN389HR

Marline Road

TN389HN

Beauchamp Road

TN389LF

Westmoreland Close

TN389QX

Wartling Close

TN380GB

Celandine Drive

TN380GH

Bluebell Gardens

TN389HP

Marline Avenue

TN380YJ

Douce Grove

TN380YH

Douce Grove

TN389DG

Stonehouse Drive

TN389EZ

Newhaven Walk

TN389HT

Quebec Road

TN380TQ

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN380XU

Celandine Drive

TN389BU

Ponswood Road

TN389DP

Hollington Old Lane

TN380FQ

Arbourvale

TN381NQ

Wishing Tree

TN389EJ

Lewis Road

TN377AJ

Battle Road

TN380XD

Drapers Way

TN380TF

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389ER

Oxford Road

TN389EY

Oxford Road

TN380YT

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389AZ

Theaklen Drive

TN389JY

Squirrel Close

TN377AA

Battle Road

TN380GN

Snowdrop Rise

TN381LX

Drury Lane

TN380GR

Snowdrop Rise

TN380SP

Stone Court

TN380TA

Sedlescombe Road South

TN380TE

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389QY

Swallow Bank

TN381NS

Wishing Tree

TN381NU

Wishing Tree

TN381NW

Wishing Tree

TN389DD

Sydney Close

TN389JD

Ford Road

TN380YP

Vantage Walk

TN381ZQ

Drury Lane

TN389BG

Chichester Road

TN389DB

Stonehouse Drive

TN389JN

Ironlatch Avenue

TN380TH

Hollybank Gardens

TN381NN

Wishing Tree

TN381GP

Drury Lane

TN389DZ

Larkfield Close

TN389FT

Coventry Road

TN377AD

Battle Road

TN389DL

Stonehouse Drive

TN389DT

Hollington Old Lane

TN389XP

Drury Lane

TN380XT

Celandine Drive

TN389AE

Bristol Road

TN389BA

Drury Lane

TN389JG

Wishingtree Close

TN380YW

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389EQ

Burden Place

TN389EF

Rymill Road

TN389JS

Crowhurst Road

TN389QZ

Bluestone Close

TN389EW

Bristol Road

TN380FY

Gillsmans Hill

TN381NA

Wishing Tree

TN389AH

Wartling Gardens

TN389LH

Wishing Tree Road

TN389TF

Elizabeth Road

TN389ZJ

Drury Lane

TN380FN

Arbourvale

TN389DA

Adelaide Road

TN389EA

Blackman Avenue

TN380TD

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389EH

Blackman Avenue

TN389JB

Dymond Road

TN389EG

Blackman Avenue

TN389JF

Gillsmans Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.