The Willows is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN37 7PA is located in the Ashdown 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 Willows, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN37 7QD, TN37 7PG, TN37 7PF, TN37 7QF, TN37 7PD, TN37 7QB, TN37 7LL, TN37 7FA, TN37 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN37 7PA is primarily male, with 56.6% 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 | 51.1% | 43.4% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 56.6% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 37.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 47.5% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.6% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 16.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 20.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 22.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 97.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.2% | 94.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 528.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 508.4% higher than the Ashdown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Willows has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Ashdown and the 12th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Willows, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2018-03-15 | £472,121 |
| 6 The Willows, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2014-12-15 | £359,167 |
| 5 The Willows, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-11-22 | £251,837 |
| 3 The Willows, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2013-07-26 | £316,838 |
| 7 The Willows, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2013-07-02 | £540,723 |
TN37 7PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 4out of 4 | 2,406 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 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,127 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Care of: Children's Social Services , Ocean House TN37 6LW | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Restaurant | Sainsbury's, John Macadam Way | 334 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 334 yd | |
| Emmaus | Emmaus Hastings and Rother, 2 Whitworth Road | 687 yd | |
| TE Connectivity | 1-4 Stanier Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill | The Windmill, 1 John Macadam Way | 296 yd | |
| Harrow, The | 828 The Ridge, St Leonards-on-sea | 843 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert, 293 Battle Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollington Fish and Chips | Shop and Premises, 126 Battle Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 334 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 290 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | Supermarket, 32-36 Little Ridge Avenue | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Club The Clubhhouse The Clubhhouse Harrow Lane | 487 yd | |
| Harrow Lane Recreation Ground (Closed) Harrow Lane | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Hollington Youth Centre WISHING TREE ROAD NORTH | 770 yd | |
| Workplace Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Ridge West | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 775 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.