TN38 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marina, 0.6km from St Leonards in Hastings. Administratively it sits within Central St Leonards ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TN38 0BU offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 207.0% year-on-year. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00106555 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINA, TN38 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA, TN38 0BU.
181
53
£ 31,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN38 0BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates TN38 0BU — age 53, 53% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 207.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN38 0BU. The average age is 53.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 148,000
17 sales · Mean £ 209,261
Terraced
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN38 0BU is moderate at 75 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
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
St Paul's Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Collected Fictions Ltd0.4 km
- European Mini Market0.4 km
- Gizem Nur0.4 km
- Helen Fresh Ltd0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Grand Hotel0.3 km
- Hastings House0.5 km
- The Knowle at St Leonards0.9 km
- Eagle House Hotel0.5 km
- Highlands Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club0.2 km
- Horse & Groom0.2 km
- Ritual0.1 km
- Marina Fountain0.8 km
- Nags Head0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Aloo Baby0.1 km
- Bangkok Delivery Boy0.4 km
- Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Bistro at the Bank0.5 km
- Boatyard Hastings0.4 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Arigato0.4 km
- Baghettos0.4 km
- Culture Food Kitchen0.4 km
- Wok You Like0.2 km
- Catch 220.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Leonards Warrior Square0.6 km
- St Leonards1.0 km
- West St Leonards1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marina Pavilion0.1 km
- Marina Pavilion0.1 km
- Greeba Court0.2 km
- Greeba Court0.2 km
- Market Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN380BU · Data under Open Government Licence