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Hastings in East Sussex has a median house price of £270,000, with 1,363 sales in the past 12 months across a dwelling stock of 44,613. Prices have risen 17.4 per cent over five years. The area is more deprived than about 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England.
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Crime was recorded at 16.4 incidents per 1,000 residents in July 2026, with violent crime the most common category. Education provision includes 26 state schools; 10 of the 13 schools with an Ofsted rating were rated good or better. The nearest secondary school is St Ronan's School, 20.4 km away. Life expectancy is 76.1 years for males and 81.9 years for females. The area has 17 GP surgeries, 7 dentists and 2 hospitals. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Connectivity is strong: 99.2 per cent superfast broadband coverage and 64.6 per cent gigabit-capable. Rail access is good—Hastings Rail Station is 0.8 km away, with commutes to London Bridge taking 82 minutes. The median age is 43.7 years, and 56.6 per cent of homes are owner-occupied.
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