Oliver Close is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 1RA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oliver Close, Hastings, TN34 1RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN34 1RB, TN34 1RD, TN34 1LB, TN34 1LY, TN34 1LZ, TN34 1LE, TN34 1EP, TN34 1LR, TN34 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN34 1RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN34 1RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 45.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 24.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 30.7% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -17.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 20% | 22.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 20.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 35.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92% | 83.5% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 78.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 78.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Close was 336.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oliver Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Castle and the 22nd highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oliver Close, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-11 | £322,510 |
| 11 Oliver Close, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-12-21 | £383,676 |
| 10 Oliver Close, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-16 | £340,060 |
| 3 Oliver Close, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-06-26 | £439,805 |
| 11 Oliver Close, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2015-03-30 | £389,444 |
TN34 1RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Magdalen Road , TN37 6EU | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Osborne Close , TN34 2HU | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy Priory Road , TN34 3QT | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Care of: Children's Social Services , Ocean House TN37 6LW | - not rated | 830 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Theatre | White Rock, Hastings | 221 yd | |
| Clambers Play Centre | White Rock Pleasure Gardens, Falaise Road | 222 yd | |
| The Pantry | 4 - 6, Dorset Place | 241 yd | |
| Lamarina | Restaurant and Premises, 21 White Rock | 261 yd | |
| Bay Spice | Restaurant and Premises, 65-66 Eversfield Place | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowls Pavilion | White Rock Pleasure Gardens, Falaise Road | 200 yd | |
| Dripping Well | The Dripping Well Public House, 1 Dorset Place | 255 yd | |
| Club XS | 19-21 Prospect Place, Hastings | 304 yd | |
| The Pig | Shop and Premises, 37 White Rock | 326 yd | |
| Trinity Townhouse | 4 Claremont, Hastings | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Pizza | Restaurant and Premises, 23 White Rock | 259 yd | |
| Pier Catch | Shop and Premises, 38 White Rock | 320 yd | |
| Brewing Brothers @ The Courtyard | Eastern Courtyard, Former White Rock Baths, 45 White Rock | 325 yd | |
| Scoffers | Restaurant And Premises, 8 Claremont | 333 yd | |
| The Roti Wrap Shack | Kiosk East 2, Hastings Pier | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Lacuna Place, Havelock Road | 480 yd | |
| More Choice | 2 Cambridge Road, Hastings | 526 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, Station Plaza | 552 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit Vs1, Kings Walk | 699 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Castle Street, Hastings | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfields Leisure Centre BOHEMIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Falaise Indoor Bowls Club INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE FALAISE ROAD | indoor bowls | 298 yd |
| Falaise Fitness Centre INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE FALAISE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Pinks Health Club (Closed) Claremont | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| The Oval FALAISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Station Plaza Fitness STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Horntye Park Sports Complex BOHEMIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Amherst Lawn Tennis Club Amherst Gardens | tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Ocean Fitness (Closed) Ocean House 87-89 Ocean House 87-89 London Road | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Zeus Gym (Closed) Grand Parade | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.