Norfolk Drive is in St. Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 9QP 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 Norfolk Drive, St. Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 9QN, TN38 9LW, TN38 9LU, TN38 9NE, TN38 9LQ, TN38 9QL, TN38 9NQ, TN38 9BP, TN38 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 9QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TN38 9QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 46.4% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 29.9% | -16.4% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.7% | 46.7% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.6% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 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 9QP this area, 38.2% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 38.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 13.2% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 16.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 91.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.6% | 93.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Drive was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Hollington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hollington and the 135th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Norfolk Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-26 | £236,411 |
| 10 Norfolk Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-12-17 | £229,051 |
| 27 Norfolk Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2018-12-19 | £259,830 |
| 53 Norfolk Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2017-08-25 | £249,661 |
| 27 Norfolk Drive, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2016-01-08 | £259,128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Little Ridge Avenue , TN37 7LR | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 4out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 2,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,907 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 | 793 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,885 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 | 3,397 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | 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 | 429 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 691 yd | |
| Sussex Exchange | The Sussex Exchange, Enviro21 Park | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury Restaurant | Sainsbury's, John Macadam Way | 978 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 5 John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilekiln Community Centre | Tile Barn Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 585 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert, 293 Battle Road | 673 yd | |
| The Hollington Oak | The Hollington Oak Public House, 210 Wishing Tree Road | 936 yd | |
| Windmill | The Windmill, 1 John Macadam Way | 998 yd | |
| Paddy McGintys | 173 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 691 yd | |
| Hollington Fish and Chips | Shop and Premises, 126 Battle Road | 820 yd | |
| Deep Blue | 171 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,018 yd | |
| Phoenix Garden | Shop and premises, 80 Battle Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative | 290 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 457 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Church Wood Drive | 691 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | John Macadam Way, St Leonards-on-sea | 978 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollington Youth Centre WISHING TREE ROAD NORTH | 276 yd | |
| Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Tilekiln Recreation Ground QUEENSWAY AVENUE SOUTH | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Civil Service Club The Clubhhouse The Clubhhouse Harrow Lane | 1,037 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 | 4.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.4% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.