Theaklen Drive is in St Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 9AZ is located in the Wishing Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 9BU, TN37 7AA, TN37 7DE, TN38 9BY, TN37 7DQ, TN38 9BT, TN38 0TA, TN38 0XD, TN37 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 9AZ 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 Theaklen Drive was 355.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Theaklen Drive has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 21st highest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-04-06 | £494,351 |
TN38 9AZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary School Perth Road , TN37 7EA | - not rated | 515 yd | Community 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 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Woodland Vale Road , TN37 6JJ | - not rated | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Junior School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Darwell Close , TN38 9JP | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filsham Valley School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton School 67 Sedlescombe Road South , TN38 0TJ | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Preparatory School Stone Ourt , Gillsmans Hill TN38 0SP | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Firs 2 the Green , TN38 0SY | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs 2 The Green , TN38 0SY | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Horizons School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment Trust | 2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea | 3 yd | |
| Terry's Kitchen | Plot Small M, Theaklen Drive | 75 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 47 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 277 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 37 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 277 yd | |
| Home Chef Cafe | 401 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 248 yd | |
| The Clarence at Silverhill | 391 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 285 yd | |
| The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD | The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North | 377 yd | |
| The Duke | 48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 382 yd | |
| Paddy McGintys | 173 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Battle Road | 186 yd | |
| KFC | Asda, Battle Road | 186 yd | |
| Bobby's Fried Chicken | Shop and Premises, 43 Sedlescombe Road North | 277 yd | |
| Peter's Fish Bar | 27 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 277 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 5 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 186 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd | Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 633 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 667 yd | |
| CO-OP | 45-47 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Green Lawn Tennis Club TOWER ROAD WEST | tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.