TN38 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Cottages, 0.2km from West Marina in Hastings. Administratively it sits within West St Leonards ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.
Within the TN38 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 TN38 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00106738 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY COTTAGES, TN38 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY COTTAGES, TN38 0AW.
331
41
£ 42,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN38 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN38 0AW — age 41, 44% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN38 0AW. The average age is 41.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
7 sales · Mean £ 269,285
Terraced
£ 168,000
5 sales · Mean £ 168,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN38 0AW has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The St Leonards Academy
Saxon Mount School
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
West St Leonards Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Catch0.7 km
- Efes Kebab0.2 km
- Golden Wok0.2 km
- Hooked & Cooked Fish Bar0.2 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Appleyards Butchers0.2 km
- Marina Park Stores0.2 km
- Poundstretcher0.2 km
- Sussex Fruits0.2 km
- Wesgo Local0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- 15 Grosvenor0.3 km
- The Rutland Guesthouse0.3 km
- Highlands Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bo Peep Public House0.3 km
- Marina Fountain0.6 km
- West St Leonards Community Centre0.5 km
- Comet Pub0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Dug Out Cafe0.1 km
- Harry's0.1 km
- The Refugee Buddy Project0.2 km
- You's Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West St Leonards0.4 km
- St Leonards0.5 km
- St Leonards Warrior Square1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cinque Ports Way0.1 km
- Cinque Ports Way0.1 km
- St Saviour's Road0.2 km
- Filsham Road Bottom0.2 km
- Filsham Road Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN380AW · Data under Open Government Licence