Sedlescombe Gardens is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 0TQ is located in the Wishing Tree 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 Sedlescombe Gardens, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 0TG, TN38 0TF, TN38 0YP, TN38 0TD, TN38 0TE, TN38 0YT, TN38 9BT, TN38 0YW, TN38 9BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 0TQ 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 | 57.6% | 51.2% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 42.4% | 48.8% | 6.4% | 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 | 32.4% | 39.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 42.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 39.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.2% | 86.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 86.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sedlescombe Gardens was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% lower than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sedlescombe Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 105th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Cromarty Court Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-05 | £134,865 |
| Flat 2 Cromarty Court Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-21 | £161,871 |
| Flat 1 Cromarty Court Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-10-30 | £124,216 |
| Flat 3 Cromarty Court Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-05-22 | £162,275 |
| Flat 6 Cromarty Court Sedlescombe Gardens, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-03-29 | £156,916 |
TN38 0TQ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 5,461 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 | 4,938 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,598 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 | 1,619 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 3,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Kitchen | Plot Small M, Theaklen Drive | 252 yd | |
| Parchment Trust | 2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea | 329 yd | |
| Taco's | 375 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 418 yd | |
| Home Chef Cafe | 401 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 441 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 47 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 295 yd | |
| The Clarence at Silverhill | 391 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 441 yd | |
| The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD | The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North | 643 yd | |
| The Tower | 251 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 649 yd | |
| The Duke | 48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish | 387 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 418 yd | |
| Connection Kebab & Pizza | 393 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 441 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Battle Road | 498 yd | |
| KFC | Asda, Battle Road | 498 yd | |
| Peter's Fish Bar | 27 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 498 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd | Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 577 yd | |
| CO-OP | 45-47 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 713 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 976 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24-26 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Green Lawn Tennis Club TOWER ROAD WEST | tennis courts | 777 yd |
| The Y Centre ST. PAULS ROAD | 1,042 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.