Postcode TN40 2JU 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 Bexhill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Martyns Way Open Space.
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.
West St Leonards has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in West St Leonards is £48,582 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from TN40 2JU.
West St Leonards near TN40 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bexhill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martyns Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Martyns Way Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | De La Warr Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to De La Warr Road Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £450,000 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £273,750 | £316 |
| Terraced | 12 | £262,500 | £320 |
| Flats | 13 | £170,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN40 2JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 1, Kent Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 7, York Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 207, De La Warr Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2JY | Detached | Freehold | £326,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 201, De La Warr Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2JY | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 37, School Place, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the TN40 2JU 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Pebsham Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | St Richard's Catholic College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Oct 2021. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TN40 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Bexhill Road, Hastings, TN40 2JU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Brett Drive, Rother, TN40 2JS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 40-52 Seabourne Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2SW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Hastings district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TN40 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Lawrence
West St Leonards - Elected 7 May 2026
Helena Dollimore
Hastings and Rye - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TN40 2JU 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.
The median sale price around TN40 2JU in West St Leonards is £277,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to TN40 2JU, including Pebsham Primary Academy (Good), St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Richard's Catholic College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
TN40 2JU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye covering TN40 2JU 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).