Sedlescombe Road South is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 0XB 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 Sedlescombe Road South, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 0TH, TN38 0TJ, TN38 0TB, TN38 0TY, TN38 0TS, TN38 0SP, TN38 0TE, TN38 0TD, TN38 0TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 0XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 39.4% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 36.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 37.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 21.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 20.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.8% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 89.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 94.1% | 87.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 87.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.6% | 6.0% | 7.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sedlescombe Road South was 421.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.3% higher than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sedlescombe Road South has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 16th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

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 Knowle Court Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2023-08-29 | £147,422 |
| Flat 1 Knowle Court Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-12-20 | £136,391 |
| Flat 9 Knowle Court Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-09-28 | £132,495 |
| Flat 2 Knowle Court Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-02-16 | £145,537 |
| Flat 4 Knowle Court Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2015-02-20 | £169,412 |
TN38 0XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy Horntye Road , TN37 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy Collinswood Drive , TN38 0NX | 2out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 5,448 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 | 4,944 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 | 1,305 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 | 1,407 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 3,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco's | 375 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 393 yd | |
| Terry's Kitchen | Plot Small M, Theaklen Drive | 416 yd | |
| Home Chef Cafe | 401 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 475 yd | |
| Dovetail Deli and Kitchen | 16 North Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 483 yd | |
| Parchment Trust | 2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 330 yd | |
| The Tower | 251 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 464 yd | |
| The Clarence at Silverhill | 391 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 475 yd | |
| North Star Inn | Clarence Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 601 yd | |
| The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD | The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish | 387 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 393 yd | |
| Connection Kebab & Pizza | 393 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 475 yd | |
| Nice | 30 Tower Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 533 yd | |
| Harvey's Fish Bar | 53 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 552 yd | |
| Hastings Spice | 51 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd | Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 442 yd | |
| CO-OP | 45-47 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 552 yd | |
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 621 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24-26 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lawn Tennis Club TOWER ROAD WEST | tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| The Y Centre ST. PAULS ROAD | 860 yd | |
| St John The Evangelist Church Hall BRITTANY ROAD | 1,026 yd | |
| Horntye Park Sports Complex BOHEMIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,073 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.