Churchwood Way is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 9JW is located in the Wishing Tree 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 Churchwood Way, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 9JN, TN38 9AQ, TN38 9JQ, TN38 9JT, TN38 9LA, TN38 9QZ, TN38 9QY, TN38 9JD, TN38 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 9JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 51.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.5% | 31.3% | 12.8% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 8.6% | -8.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 40.6% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 31.2% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 19.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 9JW this area, 36.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 36.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 86.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.4% | 88.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 88.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchwood Way was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchwood Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 110th highest crime rate of 285 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Churchwood Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-09-24 | £335,780 |
| 13 Churchwood Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-11 | £341,629 |
| 12 Churchwood Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-12-02 | £358,340 |
| 2 Churchwood Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-10-09 | £349,275 |
| 13 Churchwood Way, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2018-03-19 | £390,813 |
TN38 9JW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN38 9JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchwood Community Primary School Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Junior School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Community Primary School Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Darwell Close , TN38 9JP | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filsham Valley School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis' Preparatory School Stone Ourt , Gillsmans Hill TN38 0SP | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Westerleigh School Hollington Park Road , TN38 0SE | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's College 17 Hollington Park Road , TN38 0SE | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton School 67 Sedlescombe Road South , TN38 0TJ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | - not rated | 1,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Kitchen | Plot Small M, Theaklen Drive | 881 yd | |
| Parchment Trust | 2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea | 917 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 101 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollington Oak | The Hollington Oak Public House, 210 Wishing Tree Road | 463 yd | |
| Tilekiln Community Centre | Tile Barn Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 944 yd | |
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STB Pizza | 30 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea | 820 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Battle Road | 1,071 yd | |
| KFC | Asda, Battle Road | 1,071 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 99 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 24-26 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea | 820 yd | |
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 849 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.