About St Helen's Wood

St Helen's Wood is located in East Sussex, England, within the TN34 postcode area. This woodland area offers a variety of walking trails, making it a suitable destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The paths are well-maintained, allowing visitors to explore the natural surroundings easily. The wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing opportunities for wildlife observation. It is a popular spot for both local residents and visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. There are benches placed along the paths for those who wish to rest and take in the surroundings. St Helen's Wood is also conveniently situated near other attractions in the region, making it a good stop for a leisurely day out.

School Ratings in St Helen's Wood

St Helen's Wood is served by 48 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 St Helen's Wood

Property prices average £310K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £166K.

Deprivation and Employment in St Helen's Wood

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, St Helen's Wood is among the more deprived areas nationally. The area sees higher levels of employment deprivation, with more residents excluded from the labour market. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in St Helen's Wood

Most properties in St Helen's Wood can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,386 sales

Average Price £310K
£600 — £9.4M
Detached £433K 1,007
Semi £345K 889
Terraced £317K 1,484
Flat £166K 1,688

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

28 Primary
4 Secondary
16 Other
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles Ark Alexandra Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 0.4 miles The Baird Primary Academy Primary Requires Improvement 0.6 miles The Flagship School 0.7 miles East Hastings Children's Centre Outstanding 0.9 miles Hastings Town Children's Centre Good 1 miles Ark Castledown Primary Academy Primary 1 miles Silverdale Primary Academy Primary Good 1 miles St Paul's Church of England Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles Torfield School Outstanding 1.1 miles Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings Primary Good 1.2 miles Sandown Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 1.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in St Helen's Wood IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies St Helen's Wood as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

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 0.9 miles
St Leonards Warrior Square Train Station 1.5 miles
West St Leonards Train Station 2.2 miles
Three Oaks Train Station 2.3 miles
Crowhurst Train Station 3.5 miles
Doleham Train Station 3.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Silverhill Park 0.6 miles Hastings 0.6 miles Blacklands 0.6 miles Bohemia 0.9 miles Silverhill 0.9 miles St Helen's 0.9 miles Broomsgrove 0.9 miles West Hill 0.9 miles Ore 1.2 miles Hollington 1.2 miles Clive Vale 1.4 miles Belmont 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 TN34 30 shown View all streets

Abbotsfield Close 1 All Saints' Street 5 Alpine Road 1 Amberstone Close 1 Amherst Close 2 Amherst Gardens 1 Amherst Road 4 Ashford Road 4 Ashford Way 2 Badgers Way 1 Baird Drive 1 Baldslow Road 3 Bannister Close 1 Barham Close 1 Barnfield Close 1 Beaconsfield Road 3 Beaney's Lane 1 Beatrice Close 1 Becket Close 1 Bembrook Road 2 Benenden Rise 1 Bethune Way 1 Beynon Way 4 Birchway 2 Blacklands Drive 1 Bohemia Road 3 Bohemy Fields 4 Brading Close 1 Braybrooke Close 1 Braybrooke Road 4

Postcodes in TN34 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