Downs Road, Hastings, TN34 2DZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN34 2DZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.2%	53.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	44.8%	46.5%	1.7%	49.0%	-2.5%

Partnership Status

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	22.1%	28%	5.9%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	44.7%	-6.8%	44.2%	0.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	2%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.1%	13.4%	4.3%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	13.4%	11%	-2.4%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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	47%	40.9%	-6.1%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	29.7%	35.7%	6.0%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	17.6%	16.4%	-1.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	4.3%	5.2%	0.9%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.9%	23.3%	-6.6%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	8.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.1%	13.5%	-8.6%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	7.8%	3.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16.3%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	26.9%	10.0%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	3.5%	3.7%	0.2%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.7%	96.5%	0.8%	81.4%	15.1%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	96.1%	92.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	0.7%	4.5%	3.8%	6.1%	-1.6%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	92.7%	-3.0%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43%	37.2%	5.8%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Downs Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Road was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Baird average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Downs Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Baird and the 50th lowest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TN34 2DZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Downs Road are based on 142 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hastings.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Downs Road, Hastings, TN34 2DZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN34 2DZ

Average Price
£406,869

Semi-Detached
£418,614

Terraced
£398,039

Detached
£460,123

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,908

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downs Road

Average Price
£398,559

Semi-Detached
£423,170

Terraced
£387,278

Detached
£426,451

Flats/Maisonettes
£159,387

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downs Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
138 Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-07-14	£402,438
64 Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2025-06-27	£369,201
162 Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-02-28	£365,987
190 Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-06-28	£427,380
184 Downs Road, Hastings, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2023-10-03	£410,499

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN34 2DZ

Employment

TN34 2DZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN34 2DZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	66
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	15
Part-Time Employee	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elphinstone Junior School Parker Road , TN34 2DE	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elphinstone Infants' School Elphinstone Avenue , TN34 2DE	- not rated	554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blacklands Primary School Osborne Close , Freshwater Avenue TN34 2HU	- not rated	616 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Osborne Close , TN34 2HU	4out of 4	616 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Elphinstone Community School Parker Road , TN34 3TH	- not rated	670 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT	- not rated	1,124 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Boys	More About School
Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG	2out of 4	1,124 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark Helenswood Academy The Ridge , TN37 7PS	- not rated	2,183 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Helenswood School The Ridge , TN37 7PS	- not rated	2,183 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN	2out of 4	2,688 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE	1out of 4	1,496 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE	- not rated	1,496 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT	4out of 4	1,519 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT	- not rated	1,519 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge School 3 Haywood Way , Ivyhouse Industrial Estate TN35 4PL	- not rated	1,756 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hastings United Sports & Social Club	Sports and Social Club, Elphinstone Road	343 yd
Double Dragon	3 St Helens Crescent, Hastings	893 yd
Eat @ The Park	Alexandra Park Cafe, Lower Park Road	1,060 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hastings United Football Club	The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road		343 yd
Mount Pleasant Public House	88 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings		1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hughenden Fish Bar	9 Hughenden Road, Hastings	719 yd
Famous Fried Chicken	74 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings	1,018 yd
Pleasant Grill	68-70 Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings	1,018 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Pilot Field Elphinstone Road	grass pitches	428 yd
The Baird Primary Academy PARKER ROAD	grass pitches	555 yd
The Firs ELPHINSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	558 yd
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy OSBORNE CLOSE	grass pitches, swimming pool	637 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TN34 2DZ