About Hastings

Hastings is a coastal town located in East Sussex, England, within the TN34 postcode area. It is known for its long pebble beach and the historic Old Town, where visitors can explore narrow streets lined with shops, cafes, and pubs. The town's seafront features a pier and various attractions, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The town has a significant historical background, particularly related to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Visitors can learn more about this event at the nearby Battle Abbey. Hastings also offers various cultural activities, including art galleries and theatres, contributing to its community spirit. The local area is served by a range of amenities, including schools and healthcare facilities, making it a practical place to live or visit.

School Ratings in Hastings

Families in Hastings have access to 46 local schools. East Hastings Children's Centre and Ark Blacklands Primary Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Hastings

Homes sell for an average of £320K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £292K.

Deprivation and Employment in Hastings

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Hastings within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Hastings

Hastings benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,146 sales

Average Price £320K
£600 — £9.4M
Detached £471K 1,760
Semi £331K 1,472
Terraced £292K 2,522
Flat £168K 1,970

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
4 Secondary
16 Other
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Hastings Town Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles The Baird Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 0.5 miles Ark Castledown Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Ark Alexandra Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles St Paul's Church of England Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Torfield School Outstanding 0.7 miles St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings Primary Good 0.9 miles Dudley Infant Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Primary 0.9 miles East Hastings Children's Centre Outstanding 1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Hastings IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Hastings experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
4/10
Housing
1/10
Living Environment
5/10
8,224 Children (0-15) 17%
29,636 Working Age 61%
14,234 Older (60+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 46.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 26.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Ore Train Station 0.5 miles
St Leonards Warrior Square Train Station 1 miles
West St Leonards Train Station 1.8 miles
Three Oaks Train Station 2.8 miles
Crowhurst Train Station 3.7 miles
Doleham Train Station 4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Blacklands 0 yards Bohemia 0.6 miles Silverhill 0.6 miles Broomsgrove 0.6 miles West Hill 0.6 miles St Helen's Wood 0.6 miles Old Town 0.9 miles Silverhill Park 0.9 miles Clive Vale 1.2 miles Belmont 1.2 miles St Leonards 1.4 miles Ore 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Hastings
County East Sussex
Ward Castle
Constituency Hastings and Rye
Parish Hastings, unparished area
Region South East

Streets in Hastings 30 shown View all streets

A28 7 Abbotsfield Close 1 Alfred Road 3 All Saints' Crescent 1 All Saints' Street 5 Allards 1 Alpine Road 1 Amberstone Close 1 Amherst Close 2 Amherst Gardens 1 Amherst Road 4 Arthurs Close 1 Ashburnham Road 6 Ashford Road 4 Ashford Way 2 Athelstan Road 3 Austen Way 1 Badgers Way 1 Baird Drive 1 Baldslow Road 3 Bannister Close 1 Barham Close 1 Barley Avenue 1 Barley Lane 6 Barnfield Close 1 Battery Hill 2 Beaconsfield Road 3 Beaney's Lane 1 Beatrice Close 1 Becket Close 1

Postcodes in Hastings 50 shown View all postcodes

TN34 1AB TN34 1AD TN34 1BA TN34 1BE TN34 1BG TN34 1BL TN34 1BP TN34 1BW TN34 1BX TN34 1BY TN34 1DG TN34 1DH TN34 1DJ TN34 1DP TN34 1DQ TN34 1DR TN34 1DT TN34 1DU TN34 1DX TN34 1EA TN34 1EB TN34 1ED TN34 1EE TN34 1EH TN34 1EL TN34 1EN TN34 1EP TN34 1EQ TN34 1ES TN34 1ET TN34 1EU TN34 1EX TN34 1FY TN34 1GW TN34 1HA TN34 1HE TN34 1HG TN34 1HH TN34 1HL TN34 1HQ TN34 1HT TN34 1HU TN34 1HW TN34 1HY TN34 1JA TN34 1JB TN34 1JE TN34 1JG TN34 1JH TN34 1JJ