Bexhill Road is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 8AU is located in the West 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 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 8AT, TN38 8BD, TN38 8BE, TN38 8BA, TN38 8DZ, TN38 8AY, TN38 8AX, TN38 8BB, TN38 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 8AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 43.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 11.5% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 40% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 38.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 17.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 22.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96% | 96.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bexhill Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% lower than the Central St Leonards average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Bexhill Road has the lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Central St Leonards and the lowest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 468 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-11-28 | £291,447 |
| 456 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-31 | £310,626 |
| 486 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,270 | 2025-03-07 | £335,791 |
| 450 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-24 | £198,147 |
| 476 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-06-03 | £296,123 |
TN38 8AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebsham Community Primary School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebsham Primary Academy School Place , TN40 2PU | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Hastings Road , TN40 2ND | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary School Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | 3out of 4 | 2,201 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 Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filsham Valley School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU | - not rated | 968 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charters-Ancaster School Penland Road , TN40 2JQ | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch and Munch | 405 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 332 yd | |
| Blackbrooks Hastings | Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 394 yd | |
| Namaste Mumbai | 316 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 654 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4, Bulverhythe Retail Park | 702 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, Bulverhythe Retail Park | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | 530 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kitchen | 318 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 654 yd | |
| The Catch | 211A Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Bulverhythe Retail Park | 702 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 10 Ravenside | 859 yd | |
| Co Op | Co Op Seabourne Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Road Recreation Ground BEXHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Bexhill Leisure Pool BEXHILL LEISURE POOL BEXHILL LEISURE POOL RAVENSIDE RETAIL & LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.