Linley Drive is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 2DB is located in the Baird 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 Linley Drive, Hastings, TN34 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN34 2DD, TN34 2BH, TN34 2BA, TN34 2BT, TN34 3TP, TN34 3TT, TN34 2BB, TN34 2DA, TN34 3UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN34 2DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 37.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.6% | 38.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 19.5% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 30% | 26.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 26.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.8% | 94.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 94.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linley Drive was 98.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Baird average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linley Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Baird and the 111th highest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Linley Drive, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-07-10 | £256,977 |
| 54 Linley Drive, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-18 | £178,515 |
| 82 Linley Drive, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-01 | £206,047 |
| 16 Linley Drive, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-18 | £335,823 |
| 2A Linley Drive, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-09-10 | £459,485 |
TN34 2DB 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elphinstone Community School Parker Road , TN34 3TH | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baird Primary Academy Parker Road , TN34 3TH | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elphinstone Junior School Parker Road , TN34 2DE | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elphinstone Infants' School Elphinstone Avenue , TN34 2DE | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledown Primary School Priory Road , TN34 3QT | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Rye Road , TN35 5DN | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 2out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Helenswood Academy The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | 1out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge School 3 Haywood Way , Ivyhouse Industrial Estate TN35 4PL | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings United Sports & Social Club | Sports and Social Club, Elphinstone Road | 448 yd | |
| Bus Stop Bakery and Tearooms | 278 Priory Road, Hastings | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings United Football Club | The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road | 448 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Public House | 88 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings | 680 yd | |
| St Marys Social Club | 53 Mount Road, Hastings | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Fried Chicken | 74 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings | 681 yd | |
| Pleasant Grill | 68-70 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings | 681 yd | |
| Hughenden Fish Bar | 9 Hughenden Road, Hastings | 781 yd | |
| Hastings Fried Chicken | 84 Malvern Way, Hastings | 789 yd | |
| Lighthouse | 284 Priory Road, Hastings | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Baird Primary Academy PARKER ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| The Pilot Field Elphinstone Road | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| The Firs ELPHINSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Trojan Training Systems 6-8 BROOK WAY 6-8 BROOK WAY IVYHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 96.3% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.