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TN38

ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA

Kent, South East, England

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TN38 encompasses ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £318,866
1yr change ▲ 0.8%
Crime 13% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£318,866

▲ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

92.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

241 Mbps

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.

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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

£315K £317K £320K £322K £324K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,219

Population

62

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.

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241.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about TN38 ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in TN38 ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA?
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 ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA 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 is the population of TN38 ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA?
The population of TN38 (ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA) is approximately 91,219 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 26% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in TN38 ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA?
There are 8 schools in or near TN38. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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