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TN37 6 area guide

Who lives in TN37 6, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Hastings
Region
South East
Population
16,367 (2024)
At a glance

What TN37 6 is like

The TN37 6 postcode sector in Hastings covers 188 live postcodes and is home to about 16,367 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 41% of households own their home, 47% rent privately and 11.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 54.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in TN37 6 sold for a median of £214,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How TN37 6 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
1.6/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 48.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£214,000

Median over 114 sales in TN37 6, +7% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 37 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 3 rated schools in TN37 6 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£41,140

Average a year, before tax — higher than 14% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A big private rental marketPositive

    47% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    48.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.6 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  4. 04
    Prices risingPositive

    The median sale price in TN37 6 is up 7% on the year before.

  5. 05
    Well connectedPositive

    2 stations within a mile and 37 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

TN37 6 FAQs

01
Is TN37 6 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 48.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in TN37 6?

The median sale price over the last year was £214,000.

Homes in TN37 6 sold for a median of £214,000 across 114 sales in the year to August 2026, +7% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is TN37 6 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 48.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around TN37 6, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in TN37 6?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 8.3% of residents. 41% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (32.7%).
05
Which council covers TN37 6?

TN37 6 is in Hastings.

TN37 6 is in Hastings, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is TN37 6?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 37 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square Rail Station, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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