Affluence in TN38
How TN38 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Hastings
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 40,566 (2024)
TN38Postcode district · St. Leonards-on-Sea
How well off TN38 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, TN38 averages decile 2.6 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.5). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.5
- Employment2.7
- Health and disability2.8
- Education and skills2.9
- Income3.3
- Children in low-income families3.3
- Crime3.8
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Living environment5.8
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; TN38 is broadly in line with that, at 52.9%. 22.5% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; TN38 is below that, at 28.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; TN38 is below that, at 28.4%. 20.6% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.