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TN38 9TU

The Sedges

West St Leonards

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Overview

Postcode TN38 9TU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 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
5.7%
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

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% 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 9TU.

Flood risk

No risk

West St Leonards near TN38 9TU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN38 9TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

West St Leonards

N/A

Walking directions to West St Leonards

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
589
Population density
580.3 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
523
88.49%
Other White
29
4.91%
Arab
15
2.54%
Bangladeshi
13
2.2%
Indian
4
0.68%
Total population: 591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
26.12%
Level 3 (A level)
101
20.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
84
17.14%
No qualifications
75
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 490

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
93
43.87%
Owns outright
88
41.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
8.49%
Other social rented
11
5.19%
Shared ownership
1
0.47%
Total households: 212

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 9TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN38 9TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20253, The Sedges, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TUDetachedFreehold£420,000
15 Apr 202512, Rushmere Rise, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TSDetachedFreehold£435,000
19 Dec 20259, Fen Court, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TTDetachedFreehold£455,000
26 Sept 20254, The Spaldings, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TPDetachedFreehold£450,000
11 Jun 20251, The Grove, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9TDDetachedFreehold£489,995

Schools

In the TN38 9TU postcode area, located within West St Leonards, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe St Leonards AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableSaxon Mount SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN38 9TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressFernside Avenue, Hastings, TN38 0UUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miOne Stop1-2 Bodiam Drive, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 9TWWalking directions to One Stop

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 9TU, 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 Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about TN38 9TU

Is TN38 9TU (West St Leonards) safe?

The area around TN38 9TU 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 9TU?

The median sale price around TN38 9TU 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 9TU?

There are 6 schools close to TN38 9TU, including West St Leonards Primary Academy (Good), The St Leonards Academy (Requires improvement) and Saxon Mount School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN38 9TU?

The closest station to TN38 9TU is West St Leonards, about 1,287 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN38 9TU?

TN38 9TU 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 9TU (West St Leonards) in Parliament and on the local council?

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