TN38 — ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in TN38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TN38 is £318,866, which is 29% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in TN38 cost 11.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in TN38 have risen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£460,316	262
Semi-detached	£341,372	286
Terraced	£298,978	283
Flat	£219,563	536
All types	£318,866	1443

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in TN38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 92.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TN38 has a crime rate 13% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

29.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in TN38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TN38 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Mulberry West St Leonards Primary	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Churchwood Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Robsack Wood Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Saxon Mount School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,219

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

26.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TN38 are 241.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

241.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TN38 is collected by Hastings. The Band D rate is £2,328/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

TN38 — ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA

Area Summary

TN38 (ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£318,866), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (241 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TN37

ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA

£314K

▼ 14.1% YoY

TN39

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

£408K

▼ 5.4% YoY

TN40

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

£296K

▼ 5.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in TN38?

The average house price in TN38 (ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA) is £318,866, based on 1443 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is TN38 a safe area to live?

Crime in TN38 is close to the national average at 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in TN38?

There are 8 schools in or near TN38. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in TN38?

Council tax in TN38 is collected by Hastings. The Band D rate is £2,328 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in TN38?

The average broadband download speed in TN38 is 241 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in TN38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in TN38 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 91,219.