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TN37 6JR

Southwater Road

Gensing

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Detailed insights for TN37 6JR

Overview

Postcode TN37 6JR is located in an urban city, within the Gensing ward of Hastings in the South East region, and forms part of the Braybrooke & Bohemia area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Braybrooke & Bohemia is £47,798 per year. The nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is White Rock Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Braybrooke & Bohemia has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Braybrooke & Bohemia has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Braybrooke & Bohemia is £47,798 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN37 6JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Braybrooke & Bohemia near TN37 6JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN37 6JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

St Leonards Warrior Square

N/A

Walking directions to St Leonards Warrior Square
0.7 mi

Hastings

N/A

Walking directions to Hastings
0.9 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN37 6JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhite Rock GardensLargeWalking directions to White Rock Gardens
0.4 miSt. Leonards GardensMediumWalking directions to St. Leonards Gardens
0.3 miMarkwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Markwick Gardens

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
12,463.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.36(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.49(+237%)
Public order
27.48(+353%)
Shoplifting
22.63(+184%)
Drugs
21.01(+661%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
73.52%
Other White
19
7.51%
Other
9
3.56%
Indian
6
2.37%
Caribbean
6
2.37%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
39.62%
No qualifications
33
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.85%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
59.42%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.39%
Owns outright
18
13.04%
Other social rented
8
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Gensing

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £350K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Gensing area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gensing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£687,500£331
Semi-Detached10£467,500£291
Terraced22£327,475£306
Flats55£177,500£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gensing

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gensing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472,500£125,500£430,000£196,000
2017£515,000£145,000£330,000£231,000
2018£655,000£134,975£356,225£235,000
2019£422,500£148,750£376,000£240,000
2020£477,500£165,000£407,500£248,500
2021£510,000£170,000£570,000£281,000
2022£738,500£178,750£527,500£333,500
2023£710,000£180,000£520,000£367,500
2024£475,000£183,500£400,000£297,500
2025£545,000£183,250£475,000£297,500
2026£550,000£171,750£460,000£323,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gensing.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gensing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£189£208£207
2017£252£201£233£219
2018£273£214£236£188
2019£264£201£259£214
2020£244£217£247£227
2021£372£255£278£265
2022£389£289£313£316
2023£459£265£349£306
2024£405£271£289£309
2025£355£288£303£303
2026£151£267£291£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gensing.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN37 6JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN37 6JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Top Floor Flat, 43, Southwater Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6JRFlatsLeasehold£152,500
20 Aug 2025Flat 2, 61, Southwater Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6JRFlatsLeasehold£165,000
16 Jun 2025First Floor Flat, 43, Southwater Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6JRFlatsLeasehold£170,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 1, 60, Southwater Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6JSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
20 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 52, Southwater Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6JSFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the TN37 6JR postcode area, located within Braybrooke & Bohemia, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN37 6JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLansdowne Children's CentreSecure units

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN37 6JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN37 6JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlBohemia Road, Hastings, TN37 6RAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miLondisBohemia Road, Hastings, TN37 6JHWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miWonderfill35 King's Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DXWalking directions to Wonderfill
0.3 miSpar29-30 Kings Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6DUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCostcutter48 London Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 6ANWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hastings district (2025-26).

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,270
Band D£2,554
Band E£3,122
Band F£3,689
Band G£4,257
Band H£5,108

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 TN37 6JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Christabel Jobson

Gensing - 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
WardGensingE05011207
ParishHastings, unparished areaE43000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Braybrooke & BohemiaE02004375
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hastings 008EE01020992
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN37 6JR

Is TN37 6JR (Braybrooke & Bohemia) safe?

The area around TN37 6JR records about 186 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TN37 6JR?

The median sale price around TN37 6JR in Braybrooke & Bohemia is £250,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN37 6JR?

There are 5 schools close to TN37 6JR, including Lansdowne Children's Centre, Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy (Good) and St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN37 6JR?

The closest station to TN37 6JR is St Leonards Warrior Square, about 215 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN37 6JR?

TN37 6JR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN37 6JR (Braybrooke & Bohemia) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN37 6JR is Helena Dollimore (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amanda Christabel Jobson (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.