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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 The ward's name itself is a historical reference to the landscape, adding a distinct character to this part of Hastings.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 114 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
114
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
57.43(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.06(+96%)
Shoplifting
15.42(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.57(+126%)
Other theft
9.32(+66%)
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 £480,000.

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
Semi-Detached19£280,000
Flats6£185,000
Detached14£405,000
Terraced21£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

TN389DU

Hollington Old Lane

TN389EA

Blackman Avenue

TN389YA

Drury Lane

TN380GR

Snowdrop Rise

TN389EH

Blackman Avenue

TN377AB

Battle Road

TN389LG

Wishing Tree Road

TN380TG

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389AA

Drury Lane

TN389EZ

Newhaven Walk

TN381NU

Wishing Tree

TN377AE

Battle Road

TN381LX

Drury Lane

TN389HU

Quebec Road

TN389JY

Squirrel Close

TN389JE

Ironlatch Avenue

TN381GP

Drury Lane

TN389EB

Blackman Avenue

TN389EQ

Burden Place

TN380GB

Celandine Drive

TN380GQ

Bluebell Gardens

TN389ER

Oxford Road

TN389HX

Chambers Road

TN389DE

Stonehouse Drive

TN389DN

Stonehouse Drive

TN389JT

Redgeland Rise

TN389JS

Crowhurst Road

TN380GJ

Snowdrop Rise

TN389JA

Jameson Crescent

TN389AZ

Theaklen Drive

TN380SP

Stone Court

TN389EJ

Lewis Road

TN389DD

Sydney Close

TN380XX

Celandine Drive

TN389AH

Wartling Gardens

TN389TF

Elizabeth Road

TN380FP

Arbourvale

TN380XY

Arbourvale

TN389EN

Bristol Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.