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TN38 8FA

Bexhill Road

West St Leonards

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Detailed insights for TN38 8FA

Overview

Postcode TN38 8FA is located in an urban city, within the West St Leonards area of Hastings in the South East region, and forms part of the West St Leonards area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in West St Leonards is £48,582 per year. The median sale price in West St Leonards is £277,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,625 and £367,813. The nearest station is West St Leonards, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

West St Leonards has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,256 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West St Leonards has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from TN38 8FA.

Flood risk

Very low

West St Leonards near TN38 8FA has very low 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 8FA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
1,637 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.99(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.3(+106%)
Shoplifting
15.81(+98%)
Other theft
12.02(+114%)
Public order
9.49(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
310
89.34%
Other White
13
3.75%
Other Asian
11
3.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.86%
Other Black
2
0.58%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
20.14%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
19.42%
No qualifications
52
18.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.67%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
39.57%
Owns outright
48
34.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.86%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in West St Leonards

Median price: £277,000
Price per sq ft: £319
Sales (last 12 months): 58
Typical range (middle 50%): £251K – £368K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 (about £319 per square foot) in West St Leonards area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West St Leonards over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£450,000£347
Semi-Detached18£273,750£316
Terraced12£262,500£320
Flats13£170,000£257

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£353,500£122,500£232,500£212,000
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£449,998£207,500£310,000£299,500
2026£399,750£170,000£290,000£252,500
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£260£230£248£234
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£343£318£356£365
2024£360£282£376£398
2025£360£293£355£357
2026£313£251£292£302
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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 8FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 8FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026314, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8ALDetachedFreehold£300,000
27 Feb 2026294A, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
20 May 2025332, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£244,882
22 Oct 2025Flat 6, Seagull House, 371, Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8AJFlatsLeasehold£137,500
10 Dec 2025112, Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the TN38 8FA postcode area, located within West St Leonards, there are 2 primary and 1 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 TN38 8FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miSecondaryMulberry Academy St LeonardsAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.9 miPrimaryMulberry West St Leonards PrimaryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miPrimaryPebsham Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN38 8FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 8FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldiBexhill Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 8AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miCostcutterHarley Shute Road, Hastings, TN38 8BHWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miNisa LocalHarley Shute Road, Hastings, TN38 8BZWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 TN38 8FA, 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 010EE01021017
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2020-12-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 8FA

Is TN38 8FA (West St Leonards) safe?

The area around TN38 8FA records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8FA?

The median sale price around TN38 8FA in West St Leonards is £277,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN38 8FA?

There are 3 schools close to TN38 8FA, including Mulberry Academy St Leonards (Inadequate), Mulberry West St Leonards Primary (Good) and Pebsham Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TN38 8FA?

The closest station to TN38 8FA is West St Leonards, about 1,357 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 8FA?

TN38 8FA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN38 8FA (West St Leonards) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN38 8FA 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).

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