Cornwallis Street is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 1SS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwallis Street, Hastings, TN34 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN34 1SN, TN34 1SW, TN34 1RX, TN34 1RG, TN34 1SP, TN34 1SL, TN34 1SR, TN34 1RE, TN34 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN34 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 56.8% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 19% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 40.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18% | 21.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19.4% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 23.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.1% | 77.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 72.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 72.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 6.9% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwallis Street was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cornwallis Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Castle and the 82nd highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 25 Cornwallis Street, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-10-03 | £75,357 |
| 24 - 24A Cornwallis Street, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2023-01-11 | £239,330 |
| Flat 2 4 - 5 Cornwallis Street, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £679,000 | 2022-12-15 | £587,609 |
| 5 Cornwallis Street, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £679,000 | 2022-12-15 | £587,609 |
| 4 Cornwallis Street, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £679,000 | 2022-12-15 | £587,609 |
TN34 1SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy Priory Road , TN34 3QT | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baird Primary Academy Parker Road , TN34 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Magdalen Road , TN37 6EU | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Osborne Close , TN34 2HU | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 881 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Care of: Children's Social Services , Ocean House TN37 6LW | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair and Hound Ltd | Shop and Premises, 196 Queens Road | 56 yd | |
| Black Star | Shop and Premises, 197 Queens Road | 61 yd | |
| Salvation Army | The Hastings Citadel, 30 St Andrews Square | 74 yd | |
| Sea Sweet Cafe | 65 Queens Road, Hastings | 75 yd | |
| Pizza Shed Ltd | 26 Waldegrave Street, Hastings | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Albert | 28 Cornwallis Street, Hastings | 6 yd | |
| Eel & Bear | 28 Waldegrave Street, Hastings | 90 yd | |
| Pissaro's Cafe Bar | 10 South Terrace, Hastings | 101 yd | |
| Twelve Hundred Postcards | 80 Queens Road, Hastings | 123 yd | |
| The Fountain Pub | 93 Queens Road, Hastings | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creperie By The Sea | St Andrews Shopping Mews, 1 Waldegrave Street | 49 yd | |
| Erols Kebab | 194 Queens Road, Hastings | 65 yd | |
| King Kebab | 62 Queens Road, Hastings | 82 yd | |
| Yi Pin | Shop and premises, 49 Queens Road | 82 yd | |
| Mon's Massala | Shop and premises, 27 Waldegrave Street | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Main Shop Floor | Morrisons, 170 Queens Road | 201 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit Vs1, Kings Walk | 238 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, Station Plaza | 346 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Castle Street, Hastings | 412 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Lacuna Place, Havelock Road | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Station Plaza Fitness STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Pinks Health Club (Closed) Claremont | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Summerfields Leisure Centre BOHEMIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Torfield Multi Use Games Area TORFIELD SCHOOL TORFIELD SCHOOL CROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 982 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.