TN34 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Hastings in Hastings. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.
The people who live in TN34 1BL are typical of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TN34 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00106525 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN34 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN34 1BL.
224
56
£ 36,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN34 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 56, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN34 1BL. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TN34 1BL are high at 252 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Torfield School
Dudley Infant Academy
The Baird Primary Academy
St Paul's Church of England Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Bowls Pavilion0.8 km
- Anchor Inn0.6 km
- Blackbox0.6 km
- Cutter Hotel0.6 km
- Dragon Bar0.6 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Falaise Indoor Bowls Centre0.8 km
- Humbug and Gift Shop0.3 km
- Mames Place0.6 km
- Old Fashioned Candy Shop0.4 km
- Old Town Stores0.6 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Ruby's Rooms0.9 km
- Travelodge Limited0.9 km
- Old Town Guest House0.7 km
- Alexanders Hotel0.3 km
- Lansdowne Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Bay Spice0.8 km
- Crippled Badger0.9 km
- Summerfields Sports Centre0.9 km
- MONELLI'S Sourdough Pizza0.5 km
- 1066 Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 119 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Starsky & Hatch1.0 km
- Albion Pasties0.5 km
- Blue Dolphin0.7 km
- Blue Moon0.7 km
- Hastings Adventure & Crazy Golf0.5 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Morrisons Main Shop Floor0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hastings0.5 km
- St Leonards Warrior Square1.4 km
- Ore1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Place0.0 km
- Harold Place0.1 km
- Albert Road0.1 km
- Havelock Road0.1 km
- Priory Meadow0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TN341BL · Data under Open Government Licence