Ashdown Close Hastings
8 addresses across 1 postcode (TN38), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16900688.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £585,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Hastings costs £2,677 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West St Leonards, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Saxon House Surgery, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £293,500 | £285,000 | £302,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £274,975 | £250,000 | £299,950 |
| 2002 | 3 | £193,000 | £177,000 | £194,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £178,500 | £178,500 | £178,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 1997 | 6 | £103,995 | £97,995 | £136,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 4 TN38 9SP | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2020 | 7 TN38 9SP | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 15 May 2013 | 1 TN38 9SP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2010 | 4 TN38 9SP | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2007 | 7 TN38 9SP | Detached | £302,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | 1 TN38 9SP | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2004 | 4 TN38 9SP | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 6 Sep 2004 | 2 TN38 9SP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | 3 TN38 9SP | Detached | £194,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2002 | 1 TN38 9SP | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 5 TN38 9SP | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 7 TN38 9SP | Detached | £178,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 1 TN38 9SP | Detached | £116,000 | New build. |
| 23 May 1997 | 4 TN38 9SP | Detached | £136,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 7 TN38 9SP | Detached | £101,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 6 TN38 9SP | Detached | £97,995 | New build. |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 2 TN38 9SP | Detached | £105,995 | New build. |
| 24 Apr 1997 | 3 TN38 9SP | Detached | £99,500 | New build. |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 5 TN38 9SP | Detached | £113,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hastings in 2026-27: Band D £2,677 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,784 | £2,082 | £2,379 | £2,677 | £3,271 | £3,866 | £4,461 | £5,353 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Grove School (Former St Leonards Academy, Darwell Campus, Darwell Close), St Leonards: up to 240 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 38 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN38 9SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West St Leonards 138,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| St Leonards Warrior Square 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Crowhurst 45,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bodiam Drive Hollington | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Three Oaks - Lane Bridge | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 59.3 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Saxon House Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arthur Blackman Clinic | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Uckfield Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hastings Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 7,670 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,070 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Choice Allotments 2.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| St Leonard's Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robsack Wood | Wood | 160 m south-west |
| Filsham Reedbed | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Shornden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Old Roar Gill | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Mountain | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| St Leonards on Sea Beach | Beach | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hastings: see them on the Hastings page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robsack Wood Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Churchwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mulberry West St Leonards Primary | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mulberry Academy St Leonards | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Inadequate; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop TN38 9TW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| The Grove Traditional Fish & Chips TN38 9TW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Robsack Wood Academy TN38 9TE | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| The Hollington Oak TN38 9LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Housing 21 Farren Court TN38 9JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Salcey Close (5); On or near Radnor Mews (2); On or near Robsack Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TN38 9SP: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Radnor Mews · Whittlewood Close · Robsack Avenue · Bedgebury Close · Salcey Close · Dittons Mews · Church Wood Drive · Bluestone Close · Swallow Bank · The Suttons · Wartling Close · Pinewood Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.