TN38 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bexhill Road, 0.3km from West Marina in Hastings. Administratively it sits within West St Leonards ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.3% 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00106735 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEXHILL ROAD, TN38 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEXHILL ROAD, TN38 0AJ.
378
46
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TN38 0AJ's 61% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN38 0AJ. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 211,000
4 sales · Mean £ 210,500
Flat
£ 93,000
12 sales · Mean £ 102,208
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN38 0AJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Dug Out Cafe0.1 km
- Harry's0.1 km
- The Refugee Buddy Project0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West St Leonards0.5 km
- St Leonards0.5 km
- St Leonards Warrior Square1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cinque Ports Way0.0 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: TN380AJ · Data under Open Government Licence