Telford Road is in St Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 9LY is located in the Hollington 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 Telford Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 9LT, TN38 9LR, TN37 7TX, TN38 9LZ, TN37 7NW, TN37 7BB, TN37 7BD, TN37 7NS, TN37 7BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN38 9LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 30% | 36.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 43.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 21% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 17.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.6% | 93.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 93.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Telford Road was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Hollington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Telford Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollington and the 144th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Rose, 7 Telford Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-11-21 | £439,411 |
TN38 9LY 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Beauchamp Road , TN38 9JU | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 3,230 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 | 3,665 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ISP School Battle Glengorse Estate , Glengorse TN33 0TX | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE Connectivity | 1-4 Stanier Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 553 yd | |
| Sainsbury Restaurant | Sainsbury's, John Macadam Way | 638 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 638 yd | |
| Sussex Exchange | The Sussex Exchange, Enviro21 Park | 956 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill | The Windmill, 1 John Macadam Way | 677 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert, 293 Battle Road | 837 yd | |
| Tilekiln Community Centre | Tile Barn Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 970 yd | |
| Hollington Fish and Chips | Shop and Premises, 126 Battle Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 290 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 531 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 638 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollington Youth Centre WISHING TREE ROAD NORTH | 527 yd | |
| Civil Service Club The Clubhhouse The Clubhhouse Harrow Lane | 844 yd | |
| Workplace Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Ridge West | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Tilekiln Recreation Ground QUEENSWAY AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.