Paynton Road is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN37 7DY is located in the Silverhill 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 Paynton Road, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN37 7EB, TN37 7EQ, TN37 7DR, TN37 7DX, TN37 7EA, TN37 7AB, TN37 7DN, TN37 7DZ, TN37 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN37 7DY 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 | 52.5% | 51.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 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 | 36.2% | 31.6% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 49.5% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.7% | 16.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 19.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 94% | 87.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynton Road was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynton Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 100th lowest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Paynton Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-29 | £260,310 |
| 50 Paynton Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-04-04 | £238,574 |
| 30 Paynton Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2022-01-07 | £274,350 |
| 17 Paynton Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-18 | £238,653 |
| 41 Paynton Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-11 | £238,653 |
TN37 7DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary School Perth Road , TN37 7EA | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Junior School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary School Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 1out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary School Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | - not rated | 872 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 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Darwell Close , TN38 9JP | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Helenswood Academy The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Helenswood School The Ridge , TN37 7PS | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virtual College (East) C/O New Horizons School , Beauchamp Road TN38 9JU | - not rated | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton School 67 Sedlescombe Road South , TN38 0TJ | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Preparatory School Stone Ourt , Gillsmans Hill TN38 0SP | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 101 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 126 yd | |
| Lil Wendys Cafe | Cafe and Premises, 94 Battle Road | 357 yd | |
| 'R'Jac's | Cafe and Premises, 82 Battle Road | 357 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 47 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 373 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 37 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke | 48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 128 yd | |
| The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD | The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North | 291 yd | |
| Paddy McGintys | 173 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 406 yd | |
| The Clarence at Silverhill | 391 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 475 yd | |
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Presto | 99 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 127 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 56 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 197 yd | |
| Vujon | 64 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 231 yd | |
| Propa Pizza | 62 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 231 yd | |
| Batman Grill | Shop and Premises, 147 Battle Road | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 258 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 357 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd | Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 868 yd | |
| CO-OP | 45-47 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.