Wishingtree Close, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN38 9JG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	49.5%	50.9%	1.4%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 9JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	21.1%	25.1%	4.0%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	54.9%	-6.7%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	8.7%	11.2%	2.5%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5.9%	7.8%	1.9%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	37.5%	36.7%	-0.8%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	42%	41.4%	-0.6%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	15.4%	15.4%	0.0%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	4.8%	5.6%	0.8%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	17.1%	-0.5%	18.2%	-1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	13.8%	-0.7%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	15.4%	-2.6%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	23.8%	12.4%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	21.1%	-5.5%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	6.9%	4.7%	-2.2%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97%	92.3%	-4.7%	81.4%	10.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	96.1%	90.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	90.8%	-4.4%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0%	8%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.2%	13.5%	-4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	50.1%	46.2%	3.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Wishingtree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wishingtree Close was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wishingtree Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 26th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TN38 9JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wishingtree Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hastings.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wishingtree Close, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN38 9JG

Average Price
£389,567

Semi-Detached
£398,389

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£386,038

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wishingtree Close

Average Price
£421,424

Semi-Detached
£391,603

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£434,205

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wishingtree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Wishingtree Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£390,250	2025-02-18	£385,564
6 Wishingtree Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2022-11-24	£361,108
9 Wishingtree Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£281,000	2020-10-12	£315,124
6 Wishingtree Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2020-09-02	£314,236
14 Wishingtree Close, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2019-10-31	£372,332

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN38 9JG

Employment

TN38 9JG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

TN38 9JG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN38 9JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	72
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	11
Education	10
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE	4out of 4	763 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB	3out of 4	975 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX	3out of 4	1,020 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,241 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG	2out of 4	2,606 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE	4out of 4	4,775 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG	- not rated	4,208 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH	3out of 4	1,216 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU	4out of 4	1,336 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	2,214 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU	4out of 4	3,778 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW	- not rated	4,034 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Terry's Kitchen	Plot Small M, Theaklen Drive		993 yd
Parchment Trust	2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea		1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hollington Oak	The Hollington Oak Public House, 210 Wishing Tree Road		733 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
STB Pizza	30 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea		547 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	24-26 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea		547 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD	grass pitches	896 yd
Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE	health and fitness suite	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.64 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.64 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.