Postcode Analysis Hastings, South East

HAROLD PLACE, TN34 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD PLACE, TN34 1JA.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN34 1JA spans multiple life stages — average age 56, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN34 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Harold Place, 0.2km from Hastings in Hastings. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00106525 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN34 1JA. 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

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1JA are high at 274 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.

Violence and sexual offences386
Shoplifting252
Anti-social behaviour213
Public order123
Criminal damage and arson62

school Local Schools

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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Good363 pupils1.2 km
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Torfield School

Outstanding101 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's Church of England Academy

Good644 pupils1.5 km
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Dudley Infant Academy

Good177 pupils1.5 km
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The Baird Primary Academy

Good372 pupils1.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings

Good238 pupils1.6 km
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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Outstanding623 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Bowls Pavilion0.7 km
  • Club XS0.3 km
  • Dripping Well0.3 km
  • Hastings Cocktail Club0.1 km
  • The Pig0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Falaise Indoor Bowls Centre0.7 km
  • Beak & Tail Limited0.2 km
  • Corner Shop0.3 km
  • Gourmet Shop Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Naked Larder Hastings0.5 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Ruby's Rooms0.8 km
  • Travelodge Limited0.8 km
  • Alexanders Hotel0.2 km
  • Lansdowne Hotel0.1 km
  • Number 46 Guest House0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Bay Spice0.7 km
  • Crippled Badger0.8 km
  • Summerfields Sports Centre0.8 km
  • Bullet Coffee House0.2 km
  • Cake Room0.2 km
  • + 112 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Starsky & Hatch0.9 km
  • Brewing Brothers @ The Courtyard0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Jali Restaurant @ The Chatsworth0.2 km
  • Pier Catch0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Morrisons Main Shop Floor0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hastings0.4 km
  • St Leonards Warrior Square1.4 km
  • Ore1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Harold Place0.0 km
  • Harold Place0.0 km
  • Havelock Road0.1 km
  • Albert Road0.2 km
  • Cambridge Road0.2 km