The Ridge is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 2RB is located in the Conquest 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 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN34 2RQ, TN34 2RH, TN34 2RA, TN34 2RD, TN34 2RF, TN34 2SW, TN34 2UG, TN35 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN34 2RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 50% | 54.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50% | 45.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN34 2RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 52.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 43.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 42.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 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 | 19% | 17.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 31.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 88.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 90.9% | 89% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 89% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Baird average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridge has the 34th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Baird and the 100th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penbuckles Cottage Sandrock Hall The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-21 | £273,926 |
| Flat 10 Sandrock Hall The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-05-21 | £102,520 |
| Flat 4 Sandrock Hall The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-29 | £87,899 |
| Flat 6 Sandrock Hall The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-11-29 | £133,197 |
| San Lorenzo Cottage Sandrock Hall The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £211,490 | 2018-07-06 | £254,352 |
TN34 2RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
TN34 2RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy Osborne Close , TN34 2HU | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baird Primary Academy Parker Road , TN34 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery The Ridge , TN34 2AA | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 4,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Care of: Children's Social Services , Ocean House TN37 6LW | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | 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 | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquerors March | Stonestile Lane, Hastings | 321 yd | |
| Hastings United Football Club | The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Recreation Ground SANDHURST GARDENS | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| The Firs ELPHINSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| The Pilot Field Elphinstone Road | grass pitches | 896 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.