Could anyone who lives or has lived in Hastings/St Leonards give the low-down on their area? I have met people who live in both areas and quite a few who give me a 'look' as if to say to avoid St Leonards. To my mind, it doesn't seem particularly dangerous. Just maybe lacking a bit of life...no real shopping street, etc? Would folks from St Leonards tend to go over to Hastings/Old Town for shopping and socialising. Also, how are the primary schools in both places? I'll be applying in-year and I wonder if anyone else has done this, and with what results.