St Leonards Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN40 1JA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	55.7%	49.7%	-6.0%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	44.3%	50.3%	6.0%	49.0%	1.3%

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 area around TN40 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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	40.3%	45.3%	5.0%	37.9%	7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	24.4%	28.3%	3.9%	44.2%	-15.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	4.3%	2.3%	-2.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	12.8%	17.4%	4.6%	9.1%	8.3%
Widowed	18.2%	4.7%	-13.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	28.9%	36.8%	7.9%	48.4%	-11.6%
Good health	38.9%	36.8%	-2.1%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	22.5%	18.7%	-3.8%	12.7%	6.0%
Bad health	7.9%	5.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.5%	23.8%	-3.7%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	12.9%	-0.7%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	15.2%	2.4%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.7%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	14.1%	-1.8%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	20.9%	27.3%	6.4%	33.8%	-6.5%
Other	6.2%	2%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	3.1%	-0.8%
Other Asian	2.1%	5.5%	3.4%	1.6%	3.9%
Black African	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	91.4%	84.2%	-7.2%	81.4%	2.8%
Other	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.2% 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	89.3%	81.2%	-8.1%	83.2%	-2.0%
European Union	0.7%	5.2%	4.5%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	7.5%	2.9%	5.6%	1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	1.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	80.6%	-8.0%	83.2%	-2.6%
10+ Years	0.7%	11%	10.3%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	2.9%	-3.9%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.2%	76.7%	-4.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	18.8%	13.5%	5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	42.8%	46.2%	-3.4%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is St Leonards Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leonards Road was 396.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.4% higher than the Bexhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

St Leonards Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bexhill Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TN40 1JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 St Leonards Road are based on 173 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rother.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Leonards Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN40 1JA

Average Price
£228,551

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£655,119

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,339

Other
£162,829

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Leonards Road

Average Price
£165,819

Semi-Detached
£388,383

Terraced
£328,727

Detached
£641,095

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,565

Other
£114,184

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Leonards Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
57 St Leonards Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-09-03	£188,043
Flat 4 57A St Leonards Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-11-29	£187,933
Flat 1 57A St Leonards Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£96,000	2023-11-29	£97,522
Flat 2 57A St Leonards Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-11-29	£187,933
Flat 3 57A St Leonards Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£96,000	2023-11-29	£97,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN40 1JA

Employment

TN40 1JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 TN40 1JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	55
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Other	10
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Other	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Manufacturing	3
Real estate activities	2
Construction	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QE	4out of 4	410 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT	3out of 4	860 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Offa Primary Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS	3out of 4	1,006 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Hastings Road , TN40 2ND	3out of 4	1,724 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill All Saints Lane , Sidley TN39 5HA	3out of 4	2,001 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY	3out of 4	2,339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH	3out of 4	4,960 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	1,609 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	959 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's School and 6th Form College Wrestwood Road , TN40 2LU	1out of 4	1,527 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU	4out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH	3out of 4	5,015 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Louis Fish Restaurant	32 Sea Road	23 yd
Cafe Inn	31 St Leonards Road	91 yd
Cinnamon Cafe	8 Sea Road	95 yd
Two Four Tea	24 St Leonards Road	109 yd
Chucky's Baristro	Bexhill Railway Station Sea Road	142 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brickmakers Ale House	27 Sea Road	70 yd
Royal Sovereign	Royal Sovereign, 15 Sea Road	128 yd
The Harp	The Harp, 35 Devonshire Road	200 yd
Milligans	Bar Wilton Road	214 yd
R.A.F.A Albatross Club	15 - 16 Marina Arcade	339 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	18A Sea Road	60 yd
USA Fried Chicken	4 Sea Road	112 yd
Hong Kong House	7 Sea Road	146 yd
Mini Berthas	47 Marina	209 yd
Subway	18 Devonshire Road	250 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	44 Devonshire Road	289 yd
Co-Op	Cooperative Retail Services Ltd, 22 - 26 Western Road	340 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Buckhurst Place	446 yd
Aldi	57 - 69 London Road	736 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gullivers Bowls Club Knole Road	indoor bowls	236 yd
Bexhill Youth And Community Centre STATION ROAD		260 yd
Tl Health Club (Closed) 28-32 28-32 Western Road	health and fitness suite	391 yd
Egerton Park EGERTON PARK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE EGERTON PARK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE EGERTON ROAD	tennis courts	856 yd
Bexhill Squash And Social Club (Closed) Rear of Homewarr House Rear of Homewarr House De la Warr Parade	squash courts	931 yd
St Richards Catholic College Ashdown Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	979 yd
St John Ambulance Headquarters (Closed) Beeching Close		1,023 yd
Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club EGERTON ROAD	indoor bowls	1,034 yd
Bexhill Leisure Centre DOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	30.4%

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	59.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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