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TN34 1SQ

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Castle

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Detailed insights for TN34 1SQ

Overview

Postcode TN34 1SQ is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Hastings in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Hastings area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 301.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Hastings is £41,940 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £223,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,950 and £305,000. The nearest station is Hastings, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Hill.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
301
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Hastings has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,957 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Hastings has a very high crime rate, with approximately 301.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Hastings is £41,940 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from TN34 1SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Hastings near TN34 1SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hastings located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN34 1SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hastings

N/A

Walking directions to Hastings
0.7 mi

Ore

N/A

Walking directions to Ore
0.9 mi

St Leonards Warrior Square

N/A

Walking directions to St Leonards Warrior Square

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN34 1SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest HillLargeWalking directions to West Hill
0.3 miLinton GardensMediumWalking directions to Linton Gardens
0.3 miCornwallis GardensSmallWalking directions to Cornwallis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,831 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
141.85(+347%)
Anti-social behaviour
102.98(+737%)
Shoplifting
48.97(+514%)
Public order
41.39(+582%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.29(+370%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
74.32%
Other White
30
10.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.08%
Indian
7
2.4%
Bangladeshi
6
2.05%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
34.4%
No qualifications
54
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
46.05%
Owns outright
30
19.74%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.45%
Other social rented
18
11.84%
Shared ownership
5
3.29%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Castle

Median price: £223,500
Price per sq ft: £263
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £305K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£585,000£397
Terraced44£297,500£300
Flats53£123,950£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£124,000£235,000£239,500
2017£379,500£123,475£260,000£197,500
2018£325,000£122,500£317,500£275,000
2019£279,000£126,750£299,000£227,000
2020£314,200£133,500£495,000£294,000
2021£476,250£150,500£470,000£312,500
2022£500,000£144,000£484,250£342,500
2023£612,500£153,000£491,250£275,000
2024£745,000£153,500£384,805£290,000
2025£432,500£130,000£615,000£300,000
2026—£120,000£412,500£306,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£201£285£203
2017£255£200£226£208
2018£307£203£298£246
2019£229£203£222£224
2020£228£219£261£228
2021£349£235£302£276
2022£304£265£446£317
2023£281£269£340£316
2024£336£237£370£331
2025£327£217£493£279
2026—£185£319£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN34 1SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN34 1SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202518, Mann Street, Hastings, TN34 1SETerracedFreehold£250,000
06 Jun 2025Ground Floor Flat, 10, Waldegrave Street, Hastings, TN34 1SLFlatsLeasehold£132,000
08 Sept 202521, St Andrews Square, Hastings, TN34 1SPTerracedFreehold£425,000
30 Jan 202626, Brook Street, Hastings, TN34 1RXTerracedFreehold£255,000
29 Oct 202528, Brook Street, Hastings, TN34 1RXTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the TN34 1SQ postcode area, located within Central Hastings, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for TN34 1SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryArk Castledown Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimarySt Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMulberry Baird PrimaryAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN34 1SQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN34 1SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons170 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMorrisons170 Queens Road, Hastings, TN34 1RNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalStation Approach, Hastings, TN34 1BAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco ExpressHavelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miESKCambridge Gardens, Hastings, TN34 1EHWalking directions to ESK

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hastings district.

Band A£1,784
Band B£2,082
Band C£2,379
Band D£2,677
Band E£3,271
Band F£3,866
Band G£4,461
Band H£5,353

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN34 1SQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steph Fawbert

Castle - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helena Dollimore

Hastings and Rye - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictHastingsE07000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyHastings and RyeE14001274
WardCastleE05011204
ParishHastings, unparished areaE43000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central HastingsE02004376
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hastings 009AE01020978
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2006-05-01

Frequently asked questions about TN34 1SQ

Is TN34 1SQ (Central Hastings) safe?

The area around TN34 1SQ records about 301 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TN34 1SQ?

The median sale price around TN34 1SQ in Castle is £223,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN34 1SQ?

There are 8 schools close to TN34 1SQ, including Ark Castledown Primary Academy (Outstanding), St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mulberry Baird Primary (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TN34 1SQ?

The closest station to TN34 1SQ is Hastings, about 294 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN34 1SQ?

TN34 1SQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN34 1SQ (Central Hastings) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN34 1SQ is Helena Dollimore (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steph Fawbert (Green Party).