Pelham Arcade is in Hastings and in Hastings district. TN34 3AE 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 Pelham Arcade, Hastings, TN34 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN34 3UY, TN34 3AA, TN34 3RE, TN34 3AD, TN34 3RH, TN34 3RG, TN34 3DU, TN34 1PB, TN34 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN34 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.4% | 51.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around TN34 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 60.1% | 55.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 19.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 43.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 5.5% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 11.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 42.9% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 79.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 86.3% | 76.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 76.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.8% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Arcade was 278.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Arcade has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Castle and the 29th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 - 11 Pelham Arcade, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-12-06 | £264,968 |
| 3 Pelham Arcade, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-11-30 | £204,396 |
| 2 Pelham Arcade, Hastings, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-11-30 | £204,396 |
| Parlane, 12A Pelham Arcade, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2010-04-01 | £169,917 |
| 1 Pelham Arcade, Hastings, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2005-03-31 | £191,579 |
TN34 3AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings Old London Road , TN35 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Baird Primary Academy Parker Road , TN34 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,849 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 | 953 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 1,792 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 | 3,586 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,713 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli | Ground Floor Restaurant, 14-15 Pelham Crescent | 48 yd | |
| Osi's Kitchen (Bingo hall) | The Deluxe, 2-6 Pelham Place | 94 yd | |
| On the Rocks | 1-2 Sturdee Place, Hastings | 151 yd | |
| Rainbow | 11 Sturdee Place, Hastings | 151 yd | |
| Doms Ice Cream | Cafe and Premises, 4-5 Sturdee Place | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary in the Castle | Pelham Crescent, Hastings | 22 yd | |
| Carlisle Public House | The Carlisle Public House, 24 Pelham Street | 232 yd | |
| Clown | 9 Russell Street, Hastings | 245 yd | |
| 180 Sports Bar | Marlborough House, Wellington Square | 251 yd | |
| The Albion | Royal Albion Mansions, Marine Parade | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris' Ice Cream Parlour | Kiosk, 12B Pelham Arcade | 9 yd | |
| Kingfisher | Restaurant And Premises, 6 Castle Street | 152 yd | |
| Yam Yams | 3 Castle Street, Hastings | 152 yd | |
| Mwah | 15-16 Marine Parade, Hastings | 209 yd | |
| Promenade Fish Bar | 11 Marine Parade, Hastings | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1 Castle Street, Hastings | 152 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit Vs1, Kings Walk | 357 yd | |
| More Choice | 2 Cambridge Road, Hastings | 447 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1 Lacuna Place, Havelock Road | 524 yd | |
| Morrisons Main Shop Floor | Morrisons, 170 Queens Road | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Station Plaza Fitness STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Pinks Health Club (Closed) Claremont | health and fitness suite | 639 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.