Waldene Close Hastings
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (TN34), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 16900808.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 Ore, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Pocket Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Road Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2021 | 1 TN34 2BX | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2012 | 1 TN34 2BX | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 2 TN34 2BX | Detached | £81,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 C (42% of about 850 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)
- 61 St Marys Road, TN34 3LW: up to 4 homes, pending decision (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Broomgrove Redevelopment area, Former Power Station, Ore Valley, Hastings: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land between 6 and 12, Broomgrove Road, Hastings, TN34 3PL: up to 3 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of Hollingsworth Garage, Braybrooke Road, Hastings: up to 56 homes, pending decision (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN34 2BX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| TN34 2BY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 29 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN34 2BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TN34 2BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ore 272,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hastings 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| St Leonards Warrior Square 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 68 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elphinstone Road Blacklands | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Three Oaks - Lane Bridge | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | The Bourne Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Premier Inn - Hastings GeniePoint | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 62.4 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Road Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Conquest Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hastings Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Pocket Park 620 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Alexandra Park 36 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Downs Road Allotments 2,460 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Alexandra Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Manor house (remains of), Ore Place | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Old St Helen's Church, Ore | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Hastings Castle, the Collegiate Church of St Mary and the Ladies' Parlour | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| St Leonard's Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Willowbed Shaw | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Harmer's Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Old Roar Gill | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Pelham Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Filsham Reedbed | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Baird Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dudley Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Alexandra Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneys Enterprise TN34 3TF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Baird Primary Academy TN34 3TH | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Hughenden Fish Bar TN34 3TG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2026 |
| P.A, Fisher & Son TN34 3TG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Bishops Lodge TN34 2DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Westwood TN34 2JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Pleasant Grill TN34 3SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Famous Fried Chicken TN34 3SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2026 |
| One Stop TN34 3FH | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Clive Vale Nursery School TN34 2AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Mountside Residential Home TN34 2ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beaconsfield Road (28); On or near Oaktree Mews (19); On or near Waldene Close (11); On or near Elphinstone Avenue (9); On or near Brookland Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Elphinstone Avenue · Elim Walk · Beverley Walk · Orchard Close · Brookland Close · Oaktree Mews · Elphinstone Gardens · Beaconsfield Road · Linley Close · Woodbrook Road · Hughenden Road · Blacklands Drive
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.