Harbour Way is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 8EP is located in the Ashdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbour Way, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 8EF, TN38 8ES, TN38 8EN, TN38 8EQ, TN38 8ER, TN38 8EX, TN38 8EU, TN38 8EW, TN38 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN38 8EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 31.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 53.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 54.3% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around TN38 8EP this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 26.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 32.4% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 91.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 90.7% 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% | 90.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour Way was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Ashdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harbour Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Ashdown and the 19th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Harbour Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-06 | £395,815 |
| 38 Harbour Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-07-26 | £574,974 |
| 37 Harbour Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-03-18 | £352,479 |
| 50 Harbour Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2020-12-14 | £445,942 |
| 27 Harbour Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-01-23 | £427,105 |
TN38 8EP 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowhurst CofE Primary School Forewood Lane , Crowhurst TN33 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 3,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Battle Glengorse Estate , Glengorse TN33 0TX | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Abbey School high street , Battle TN33 0AD | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health Club | Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 603 yd | |
| Manor House Bar and Restaurant | Crowhurst Park Telham Lane | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Hastings) BATTLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Hastings And St Leonards Golf Club (Closed) BATTLE ROAD | golf | 594 yd |
| Workplace Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Ridge West | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.