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TN38 9JF

Gillsmans Drive

Wishing Tree

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Detailed insights for TN38 9JF

Overview

Postcode TN38 9JF 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 West St Leonards, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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 9JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Silverhill near TN38 9JF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 9JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
2,414.6 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
174
87.44%
Other Asian
7
3.52%
Indian
4
2.01%
Other White
4
2.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.01%
Total population: 199

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
43
24.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
34
19.32%
No qualifications
31
17.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
38.24%
Owns with a mortgage
35
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
18.63%
Other social rented
5
4.9%
Social rents from council
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

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 9JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 9JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20265, Hollond Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DFDetachedFreehold£485,000
16 Dec 20257, Hollond Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DFDetachedFreehold£520,000
10 Oct 20252, Hollond Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DFDetachedFreehold£560,000
03 Oct 20251, Hollond Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DFDetachedFreehold£550,000
05 Sept 20254, Hollond Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9DFDetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the TN38 9JF postcode area, located within Silverhill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN38 9JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWest St Leonards Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableSaxon Mount SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe St Leonards AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN38 9JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 9JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressFernside Avenue, Hastings, TN38 0UUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miHercules45 Springfield Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TYWalking directions to Hercules

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 9JF, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 9JF

Is TN38 9JF (Silverhill) safe?

The area around TN38 9JF 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 9JF?

The median sale price around TN38 9JF 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 9JF?

There are 11 schools close to TN38 9JF, including West St Leonards Primary Academy (Good), Saxon Mount School (Good) and The St Leonards Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN38 9JF?

The closest station to TN38 9JF is West St Leonards, about 1,401 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 9JF?

TN38 9JF 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 9JF (Silverhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN38 9JF 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.