Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

THE DRIVE, TN22 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, TN22 1BY.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TN22 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, TN22 1BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN22 1BY is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.7km from Uckfield in Uckfield. Administratively it sits within Uckfield North ward and the Wealden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN22 1BY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN22 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00107808 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN22 1BY. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 324,500

2 sales · Mean £ 324,500

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 351,663

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TN22 1BY has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School

Good76 pupils0.3 km
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Rocks Park Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Uckfield College

Good1557 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Primary School

Good377 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Academy Healthcare0.5 km
  • Amira's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Aroma Cafe0.6 km
  • Barney's Playbarn (Sussex)0.8 km
  • Cafe 2120.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Esso0.6 km
  • Hartfield Produce Store0.5 km
  • J F Bishop Ltd0.3 km
  • Lansdown Health Store0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Soiree Lounge Bar0.3 km
  • Uckfield Cinque Ports Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bengal Spice Uckfield0.5 km
  • Browns Lane Fish & Chip0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fortune Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Lucky House0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uckfield0.8 km
  • Buxted3.1 km
  • Crowborough10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Drive0.0 km
  • Manor Way0.1 km
  • Manor End0.2 km
  • Manor End0.3 km
  • Hooke Hall0.3 km