Drury Lane is in St Leonards-On-Sea and in Hastings district. TN38 9XP is located in the Wishing Tree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN38 9YA, TN38 0GQ, TN38 0GN, TN38 0GL, TN38 0GR, TN38 9BA, TN38 0YR, TN38 0GH, TN38 0XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN38 9XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 40.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 39.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 21.3% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 22.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.3% | 91.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 95.1% | 88.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drury Lane was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Gensing average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drury Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gensing and the 116th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in Hastings .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberian Lighting Ltd Drury Lane, St Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2017-10-16 | £333,292 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Primary Academy Silverdale Primary Academy , TN37 7EA | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Primary Academy Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollington Primary Academy Hollington Old Lane , TN38 9DS | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Woodland Vale Road , St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Park Avenue , William Parker Campus TN34 2PG | 2out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Further education | 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 | 911 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 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 | 1,942 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School 40 Collier Road , TN34 3JR | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Claremont School Baldslow , TN37 7PW | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 370 yd | |
| Parchment Trust | 2 Theaklen Drive, St Leonards-on-sea | 416 yd | |
| Home Chef Cafe | 401 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 668 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 47 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 686 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 37 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverhill Club | 4 Sedlescombe Road South, St Leonards-on-sea | 560 yd | |
| The Clarence at Silverhill | 391 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 668 yd | |
| The Hollington Oak | The Hollington Oak Public House, 210 Wishing Tree Road | 733 yd | |
| The Duke | 48 Duke Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 769 yd | |
| The Welcome (St Leonards) LTD | The Welcome, 55-59 Sedlescombe Road North | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Battle Road | 587 yd | |
| KFC | Asda, Battle Road | 587 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 99 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 641 yd | |
| Connection Kebab & Pizza | 393 London Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 668 yd | |
| Peter's Fish Bar | 27 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Main Store | Asda, Battle Road | 587 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 100 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 866 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd | Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 906 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24-26 Fernside Avenue, St Leonards-on-sea | 988 yd | |
| CO-OP | 45-47 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus Gym THEAKLEN DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Gibbons Memorial Field WISHING TREE ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Green Lawn Tennis Club TOWER ROAD WEST | tennis courts | 1,045 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 | 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% |
| 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.