TN38 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Ascent, 0.6km from St Leonards in Hastings. Administratively it sits within Central St Leonards ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.
For families considering a move, TN38 0DS represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £426k, up 29.0% 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00106551 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST ASCENT, TN38 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST ASCENT, TN38 0DS.
193
47
£ 31,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN38 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 47, TN38 0DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN38 0DS. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 146,500
10 sales · Mean £ 193,845
Terraced
£ 630,000
6 sales · Mean £ 539,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN38 0DS is moderate at 79 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 Ltd0.3 km
- European Mini Market0.4 km
- Gizem Nur0.4 km
- Helen Fresh Ltd0.4 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Grand Hotel0.2 km
- Hastings House0.4 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 & Groom0.1 km
- Ritual0.0 km
- Marina Fountain0.9 km
- Nags Head0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Aloo Baby0.0 km
- Bangkok Delivery Boy0.3 km
- Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Bistro at the Bank0.4 km
- Boatyard Hastings0.3 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Arigato0.3 km
- Baghettos0.4 km
- Culture Food Kitchen0.4 km
- Wok You Like0.2 km
- Catch 220.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- CO-OP0.3 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
- Market Street0.2 km
- Market Street0.2 km
- Greeba Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN380DS · Data under Open Government Licence