Shirley Drive, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN37 7JW is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	46.7%	-7.4%	51.0%	-4.3%
Male	45.9%	53.3%	7.4%	49.0%	4.3%

Partnership Status

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 TN37 7JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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	23%	28.4%	5.4%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	54%	55.8%	1.8%	44.2%	11.6%
Separated	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.1%	6.6%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	15.2%	6.9%	-8.3%	6.1%	0.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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	43%	48.7%	5.7%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	29.5%	37.3%	7.8%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	15.3%	10.3%	-5.0%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	8.3%	3.2%	-5.1%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	3.9%	0.5%	-3.4%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28%	18.8%	-9.2%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	11.5%	-1.9%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	17.1%	-1.2%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	24.7%	10.7%	16.9%	7.8%
Degree or Similar	18.9%	22%	3.1%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	4.3%	1.3%	-3.0%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	0.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99%	92.3%	-6.7%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% 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	97.7%	90.7%	-7.0%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.7%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	90.7%	-6.7%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	1.9%	2.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.3%	37.2%	4.1%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Shirley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Drive was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Ashdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shirley Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Ashdown and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TN37 7JW, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Shirley Drive are based on 30 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 Shirley Drive, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN37 7JW

Average Price
£390,916

Semi-Detached
£383,620

Terraced
£258,680

Detached
£424,173

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shirley Drive

Average Price
£426,644

Semi-Detached
£406,156

Terraced
£292,485

Detached
£483,611

Flats/Maisonettes
£318,680

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shirley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2025-10-24	£282,000
1 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2025-03-31	£552,744
7 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2025-03-07	£303,275
23 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2024-12-13	£279,868
24 Shirley Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-04-22	£333,113

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN37 7JW

Employment

TN37 7JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 TN37 7JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	42
Student (economically inactive)	24
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Construction	18
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS	3out of 4	310 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA	3out of 4	661 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR	3out of 4	867 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB	3out of 4	1,183 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ	3out of 4	1,957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,258 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH	3out of 4	2,847 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN	3out of 4	4,782 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU	4out of 4	369 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW	- not rated	2,526 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	2,770 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH	3out of 4	2,809 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR	- not rated	3,575 yd	Free schools special	Not Applicable		More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lil Wendys Cafe	Cafe and Premises, 94 Battle Road	358 yd
'R'Jac's	Cafe and Premises, 82 Battle Road	358 yd
Happy Garden	101 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	624 yd
Parchment Trust	2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea	1,021 yd
Magic Wok	47 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea	1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Albert	The Royal Albert, 293 Battle Road	280 yd
Paddy McGintys	173 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	359 yd
The Duke	48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea	793 yd
The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD	The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North	954 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollington Fish and Chips	Shop and Premises, 126 Battle Road	246 yd
Phoenix Garden	Shop and premises, 80 Battle Road	358 yd
Deep Blue	171 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	359 yd
Batman Grill	Shop and Premises, 147 Battle Road	498 yd
Vujon	64 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	498 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative	100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	358 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	290 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea	502 yd
ASDA Main Store	Asda, Battle Road	911 yd
Tesco	Supermarket, 32-36 Little Ridge Avenue	936 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hollington Youth Centre WISHING TREE ROAD NORTH		669 yd
Civil Service Club The Clubhhouse The Clubhhouse Harrow Lane		825 yd
Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE	health and fitness suite	888 yd
Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD	grass pitches	971 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	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%

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	42.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	68.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	68.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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