The Uplands is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 0HL is located in the Central St Leonards 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 Uplands, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 0JG, TN38 0PT, TN38 0JH, TN38 0HJ, TN38 0JJ, TN38 0HH, TN38 0JE, TN38 0HW, TN38 0JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN38 0HL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 TN38 0HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 40.6% | 43.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 31.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 39.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.4% | 86.9% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 78.8% | 86.5% | 7.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 86.5% | 8.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 0.9% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Uplands was 186.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% higher than the Central St Leonards average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Uplands has the 19th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Central St Leonards and the 57th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Uplands, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-06-13 | £575,668 |
| 3A The Uplands, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-06-22 | £333,205 |
| Basement Flat 5 The Uplands, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2012-06-01 | £466,488 |
| First Floor Flat No 2 And Top Floors 5 The Uplands, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2011-05-09 | £453,802 |
| 5 The Uplands, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2011-05-09 | £409,247 |
TN38 0HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy Collinswood Drive , TN38 0NX | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Magdalen Road , TN37 6EU | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Children's Centre Care of: Children's Social Services , Ocean House TN37 6LW | - not rated | 477 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clements | 3 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-sea | 217 yd | |
| Hastings & St Leonards Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, East Ascent | 259 yd | |
| St Michaels Hospice Cafe | St Michaels Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill | 270 yd | |
| Royal Victoria Hotel | 45 Marina, St Leonards-on-sea | 293 yd | |
| Cumbia Kitchen | 44 Marina, St Leonards-on-sea | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Groom | 4 Mercatoria, St Leonards-on-sea | 217 yd | |
| Nags Head | 8-9 Gensing Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 241 yd | |
| Ritual | 8 Marine Court, Marina | 298 yd | |
| The St Leonard | 16-18 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 341 yd | |
| Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club | Lower Promenade, Marina | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supernature | Cafe and Premises, 28-30 Norman Road | 322 yd | |
| Wok You Like | 96 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 322 yd | |
| Peking Garden | 27 Kings Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 380 yd | |
| Dellas Chicken | 19 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 390 yd | |
| Hastings Grill | 21 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 20A-32 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Evangelist Church Hall BRITTANY ROAD | 374 yd | |
| Ocean Fitness (Closed) Ocean House 87-89 Ocean House 87-89 London Road | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Zeus Gym (Closed) Grand Parade | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Green Lawn Tennis Club TOWER ROAD WEST | tennis courts | 822 yd |
| The Oval FALAISE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| Falaise Indoor Bowls Club INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE FALAISE ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,021 yd |
| Falaise Fitness Centre INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE INDOOR BOWLS CENTRE FALAISE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| The Y Centre ST. PAULS ROAD | 1,083 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% |
| Median download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.