The Ridge is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 2AA is located in the Ore 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 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN35 5BT, TN35 5AP, TN35 5AS, TN35 5BU, TN34 2AD, TN35 5QE, TN35 5AN, TN35 5BS, TN35 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN34 2AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 39.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 40.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 6.3% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45% | 42.9% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.2% | 23.9% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 23.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 98.8% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Baird average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Ridge has the 29th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Baird and the 84th lowest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-03 | £301,938 |
| Flat 1 3 - 5 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-10-06 | £176,543 |
| 7 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-16 | £269,229 |
| Flat 8 3 - 5 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-14 | £170,204 |
| 15 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-02-18 | £260,902 |
TN34 2AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery The Ridge , TN34 2AA | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ore Village Primary Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DB | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Lake Community Primary School Rye Road , TN35 5DB | - not rated | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Githa Road , TN35 5JU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy Githa Road , TN35 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School Rye Road , TN35 5DN | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Helenswood Academy The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge School 3 Haywood Way , Ivyhouse Industrial Estate TN35 4PL | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | 1out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mo's | 50-52 The Ridge, Hastings | 245 yd | |
| Sunflower Cafe | Ore Community Centre, Old London Road | 396 yd | |
| KFC Express | 472-474 Old London Road, Hastings | 401 yd | |
| Summerfields Gymnastic Club | 2 Haywood Way, Hastings | 423 yd | |
| Shakes Cafe | 2 Haywood Way, Hastings | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old King John | 39-43 Middle Road, Hastings | 500 yd | |
| St Marys Social Club | 53 Mount Road, Hastings | 835 yd | |
| Clive Vale Social Club | 84-86 Athelstan Road, Hastings | 859 yd | |
| Ashburnham Arms Public House | 104 Ashburnham Road, Hastings | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich King | Shop and Premises, 558A Old London Road | 125 yd | |
| Codfellas | 510 Old London Road, Hastings | 369 yd | |
| Kebab Delight | 504 Old London Road, Hastings | 369 yd | |
| Catch 22 | Shop and Premises, 470 Old London Road | 396 yd | |
| Nawaaz Indian Takeaway | 482 Old London Road, Hastings | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI | Rye Road, Hastings | 395 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 397 Old London Road, Hastings | 396 yd | |
| Co-Op | 4-6 Fairlight Road, Hastings | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Primary School THE RIDGE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 100 yd |
| Ore Village Primary Academy RYE ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Trojan Training Systems 6-8 BROOK WAY 6-8 BROOK WAY IVYHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| The Hastings Academy RYE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.