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TN38 0AW

Railway Cottages

West St Leonards

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Overview

Postcode TN38 0AW is located in an urban city, within the West St Leonards ward of Hastings in the South East region, and forms part of the West St Leonards area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in West St Leonards is £48,582 per year. The nearest station is West St Leonards, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is West Marina Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

West St Leonards has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West St Leonards has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West St Leonards is £48,582 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 54 ft away from TN38 0AW.

Flood risk

No risk

West St Leonards near TN38 0AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West St Leonards located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 0AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN38 0AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest Marina GardensMediumWalking directions to West Marina Gardens

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
5,828.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.37(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.82(+126%)
Public order
16.91(+179%)
Shoplifting
14.73(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+69%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
85.28%
Other White
14
4.29%
Chinese
8
2.45%
Other
7
2.15%
Irish
6
1.84%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
25.56%
No qualifications
67
25.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
31.61%
Owns outright
43
27.74%
Other social rented
29
18.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.13%
Shared ownership
5
3.23%
Total households: 155

Property prices in West St Leonards

Median price£268,750
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£246K – £357K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 (about £312 per square foot) in West St Leonards area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £489,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West St Leonards over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£410,000£327
Semi-Detached26£273,750£316
Terraced15£250,000£300
Flats10£182,500£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West St Leonards

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West St Leonards.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,000£139,250£235,000£205,000
2017£321,500£108,500£225,000£209,000
2018£374,975£135,500£240,000£215,975
2019£330,000£133,750£230,000£205,000
2020£308,000£150,000£244,000£235,000
2021£435,000£162,500£284,000£240,500
2022£480,000£220,000£300,000£267,800
2023£445,995£192,500£315,000£270,000
2024£434,995£180,000£323,750£265,000
2025£437,498£207,500£310,000£280,000
2026£362,500£150,000£270,475£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West St Leonards.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West St Leonards.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£231£249£232
2017£261£200£241£265
2018£275£242£251£248
2019£283£237£223£254
2020£315£251£280£254
2021£309£255£297£305
2022£355£324£347£333
2023£335£318£356£365
2024£360£282£376£398
2025£355£293£355£352
2026£299£220£270£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West St Leonards.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West St Leonards in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 0AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 0AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025224, Railway Cottages, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
18 Jul 202578, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0YXTerracedFreehold£210,000
20 Jun 202582, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0YXTerracedFreehold£196,000
09 Mar 202668, St Saviours Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0ARDetachedFreehold£270,000
25 Mar 202552, St Saviours Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£605,000

Schools

In the TN38 0AW postcode area, located within West St Leonards, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN38 0AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe St Leonards AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableSaxon Mount SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Leonards Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN38 0AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 0AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalHarley Shute Road, Hastings, TN38 8BZWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 TN38 0AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Lawrence

West St Leonards - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardWest St LeonardsE05011215
ParishHastings, unparished areaE43000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West St LeonardsE02004377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hastings 010DE01021016
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 0AW

Is TN38 0AW (West St Leonards) safe?

The area around TN38 0AW records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near TN38 0AW?

The median sale price around TN38 0AW in West St Leonards is £268,750 (about £312 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN38 0AW?

There are 4 schools close to TN38 0AW, including The St Leonards Academy (Requires improvement), Saxon Mount School (Good) and St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN38 0AW?

The closest station to TN38 0AW is West St Leonards, about 346 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 0AW?

TN38 0AW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN38 0AW (West St Leonards) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN38 0AW is Helena Dollimore (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Derek Lawrence (Reform UK).

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.