Area360 logo

Postcode insights

TN38 1LB

Drury Lane

Wishing Tree

Interactive map showing TN38 1LB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for TN38 1LB

Overview

Postcode TN38 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Wishing Tree ward of Hastings in the South East region, and forms part of the Silverhill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silverhill is £48,873 per year. The nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Silverhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Silverhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Silverhill is £48,873 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN38 1LB.

Flood risk

N/A

Silverhill near TN38 1LB 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 1LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

St Leonards Warrior Square

N/A

Walking directions to St Leonards Warrior Square

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
4,081.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
38.5(+382%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.43(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.35(+33%)
Public order
8.97(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.91(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
85.95%
Other White
16
4.32%
Other Asian
12
3.24%
African
4
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.08%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
22.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
21.33%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.88%
No qualifications
36
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.59%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
36.67%
Owns with a mortgage
43
28.67%
Owns outright
31
20.67%
Other social rented
15
10%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Wishing Tree

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £346K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Wishing Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wishing Tree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£440,000£348
Semi-Detached23£280,000£304
Terraced15£260,000£304
Flats7£178,000£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wishing Tree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wishing Tree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,500£138,000£205,000£173,750
2017£290,000£142,475£214,500£187,000
2018£340,000£148,475£204,000£200,000
2019£300,000£144,000£221,250£197,250
2020£322,500£139,000£230,000£218,000
2021£392,500£158,500£245,000£230,000
2022£444,250£190,000£286,500£270,000
2023£390,000£180,000£275,000£262,500
2024£378,000£170,000£273,750£255,000
2025£420,000£185,000£268,500£260,000
2026£475,000£170,000£277,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wishing Tree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wishing Tree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£217£210£240
2017£224£219£236£224
2018£276£228£239£235
2019£305£227£252£241
2020£314£217£264£251
2021£318£241£280£291
2022£409£298£319£314
2023£369£283£305£304
2024£389£259£303£295
2025£364£288£285£299
2026£344£268£328£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wishing Tree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wishing Tree in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 1LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026Flat 5, Iris Court, Snowdrop Rise, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0GNFlatsLeasehold£170,000
12 Aug 2025Flat 9, Iris Court, Snowdrop Rise, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0GNFlatsLeasehold£178,000
16 May 20257, Drapers Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0XDTerracedFreehold£250,000
21 Mar 202525, Drapers Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0XDTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Jul 2025150, Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 0YWTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the TN38 1LB postcode area, located within Silverhill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN38 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySilverdale Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableNew Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)Academy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryHollington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN38 1LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaBattle Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7AAWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miHercules45 Springfield Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TYWalking directions to Hercules
0.3 miMcColl'sBeaufort Road, Hastings, TN37 6PHWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miOne Stop7 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7DAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miLondisSedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7DGWalking directions to Londis

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 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Doreena Ross

Wishing Tree - 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
WardWishing TreeE05011216
ParishHastings, unparished areaE43000056
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SilverhillE02004373
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hastings 006EE01021021
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2020-02-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 1LB

Is TN38 1LB (Silverhill) safe?

The area around TN38 1LB records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 TN38 1LB?

The median sale price around TN38 1LB in Silverhill is £282,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN38 1LB?

There are 12 schools close to TN38 1LB, including Silverdale Primary Academy (Good), New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) (Outstanding) and Hollington Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN38 1LB?

The closest station to TN38 1LB is St Leonards Warrior Square, about 1,597 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 1LB?

TN38 1LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN38 1LB (Silverhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN38 1LB is Helena Dollimore (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doreena Ross (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.