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TN38 8HH

Edinburgh Road

West St Leonards

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Detailed insights for TN38 8HH

Overview

Postcode TN38 8HH 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 nearest station is West St Leonards, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

West St Leonards has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West St Leonards has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TN38 8HH.

Flood risk

No risk

West St Leonards near TN38 8HH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 8HH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
1,486.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.58(0%)
Shoplifting
14.21(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.53(-14%)
Public order
6.84(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.32(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
87.91%
Other White
14
5.13%
African
7
2.56%
Other Asian
4
1.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.77%
No qualifications
52
23.42%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
27.56%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.98%
Other social rented
13
10.24%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 8HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 8HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202561, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8HHTerracedFreehold£217,500
28 Mar 202520, Reedswood Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
05 Feb 20252, Kite Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
18 Sept 202526, Asten Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
30 Jun 202567, Edinburgh Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 8DASemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the TN38 8HH postcode area, located within West St Leonards, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN38 8HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryThe St Leonards AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.0 miNot applicableSaxon Mount SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWest St Leonards Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN38 8HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 8HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressFernside Avenue, Hastings, TN38 0UUWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 8HH, 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 010FE01021018
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 8HH

Is TN38 8HH (West St Leonards) safe?

The area around TN38 8HH records about 63 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 public order.

What is the average house price near TN38 8HH?

The median sale price around TN38 8HH 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 8HH?

There are 5 schools close to TN38 8HH, including The St Leonards Academy (Requires improvement), Saxon Mount School (Good) and West St Leonards Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN38 8HH?

The closest station to TN38 8HH is West St Leonards, about 700 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 8HH?

TN38 8HH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,638 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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