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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 The ward's name itself is a historical reference to the landscape, adding a distinct character to this part of Hastings.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

TN389LB

Wishing Tree Road

TN389RA

The Suttons

TN380TG

Sedlescombe Gardens

TN389DJ

Stonehouse Drive

TN381LB

Drury Lane

TN389DE

Stonehouse Drive

TN380YR

Cowden Walk

TN389HX

Chambers Road

TN389JW

Churchwood Way

TN377ZD

Drury Lane

TN389EP

Lewis Road

TN381NT

Wishing Tree

TN389AQ

Murdock Mews

TN389DF

Hollond Road

TN389ES

Oxford Road

TN389HY

Chambers Road

TN389AA

Drury Lane

TN380XY

Arbourvale

TN389BB

Menzies Road

TN377AE

Battle Road

TN377AB

Battle Road

TN380YS

Dell Close

TN381JH

Drury Lane

TN389BL

Venture Industrial Park

TN389BY

Windmill Road

TN380GQ

Bluebell Gardens

TN389EE

Blackman Avenue

TN389JT

Redgeland Rise

TN389EB

Blackman Avenue

TN389ED

Blackman Avenue

TN380FP

Arbourvale

TN380SL

Gillsmans Hill

TN389BQ

Menzies Road

TN389JA

Jameson Crescent

TN380GJ

Snowdrop Rise

TN389BT

Horseshoe Close

TN389DH

Stonehouse Drive

TN380FH

Eden Glen

TN389EL

Wishing Tree

Data Sources

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