Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

THE ORCHARD, TN31 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, TN31 6DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

234

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

TN31 6DP is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £445k reflects the demand.

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

TN31 6DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Orchard, 0.6km from Broad Oak in Broad Oak (Rother). Administratively it sits within Brede & Udimore ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN31, TN31 6DP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN31 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00107103 (shared with 5 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 TN31 6DP. The average age is 61.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 436,000

9 sales · Mean £ 437,000

Semi-Detached

£ 329,000

2 sales · Mean £ 329,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

TN31 6DP has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Brede Primary School

Good106 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • V And J Game0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Doleham3.5 km
  • Three Oaks5.5 km
  • Winchelsea7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Orchard0.0 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Pond Close0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km