Living in Hastings
Hastings is a large municipality in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 92,813 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 50%, #174 of 354), low-income families (top 61%, #227 of 378), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 61%, #234 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hastings
- It is right on the coast of the English Channel.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 56 min and sets around 15:54; in late June it sets around 21:15.
How Hastings ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #269 of 378 | #58 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 47 | #276 of 387 | #18 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #227 of 378 | #26 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #233 of 378 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 38 | #361 of 378 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 20 | #371 of 378 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 40 | #382 of 387 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 29 | #366 of 368 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 33 | #365 of 367 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 24 | #361 of 362 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #295 of 387 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 46 | #365 of 368 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 52 | #344 of 361 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 54 | #174 of 354 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #256 of 378 | #19 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #270 of 388 | #18 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #357 of 363 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 26 | #382 of 387 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 0 | #368 of 378 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 22 | #360 of 388 | #66 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #234 of 388 | #44 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #345 of 388 | #59 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 2 | #387 of 388 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #367 of 388 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #370 of 388 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #177 of 209 | #34 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 13 | #385 of 388 | #67 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #304 of 368 | #53 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rother 6 km
- Eastbourne 22 km
- Wealden 26 km
- Ashford 37 km
- Tunbridge Wells 37 km
- Lewes 38 km
- Maidstone 44 km
- Tonbridge and Malling 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.