Ward in Hastings, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.886, 0.545 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 79 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01424 (Hastings) |
Ashdown is an electoral ward in Hastings, East Sussex, in the south-east of England. It is largely suburban in character, with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war housing, local shops and pockets of green space; its position near the town means residents feel both the coastal influences of Hastings and pleasant views towards the surrounding countryside.
The ward has a community‑focused feel, with schools, community centres and small businesses serving a mixed population, and many people commuting to nearby towns for work. Culturally it shares in Hastings's maritime heritage and lively festival calendar, including the town's famous bonfire traditions, and its development reflects the Victorian and 20th‑century expansion of the town. It should not be confused with Ashdown Forest, which lies elsewhere in East Sussex.
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