Old Town sits on the Hastings coast and brings together a cluster of neighbourhoods that balance historic charm with everyday practicality. You'll find a genuine food and drink scene here, with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and parks within walking distance, alongside strong transport links including multiple railway stations serving London and coastal routes. Healthcare provision is a real strength across the area, with GP surgeries, dentists and pharmacies well represented, and schools ranging from Good to Outstanding give families plenty of choice, including Ark Blacklands Primary, Christ Church CE Primary and Ark Castledown Primary Academy. Crime runs below the national average throughout Old Town and has stayed stable or even improved in recent years, with burglary rates notably low in some pockets. House prices vary considerably from one neighbourhood to the next: Tressell offers some of the more affordable terraces and flats, while Old Hastings and Braybrooke command higher prices for detached and terraced homes, reflecting their popularity. Flats tend to be the most accessible entry point across the suburb, and Gensing in particular spans a wide price range from under £200,000 flats to detached homes over £500,000. The coastal setting is a common thread running through every neighbourhood, bringing milder winters, sunnier summers and good air quality that adds a genuine lifestyle lift to daily life. Many residents work from home or commute easily by rail or primary road, and living costs stay close to the UK average, helped by low transport spend in areas like Central St Leonards. Whether you're drawn to the seafront café culture, the convenience of Castle's shops and hospitals, or the quieter, more affordable streets of Tressell, Old Town offers a varied mix of options while keeping that coastal character consistent throughout.