Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

BLACKTHORN WAY, TN35 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN WAY, TN35 4BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

206

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

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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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TN35 4BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £365k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

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

TN35 4BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackthorn Way, 0.5km from Fairlight Cove in Fairlight. Administratively it sits within Southern Rother ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN35, TN35 4BJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN35 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00107229 (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 TN35 4BJ. The average age is 60.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

16 sales · Mean £ 336,056

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

TN35 4BJ has low crime rates — 3 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 offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stonelynk Organics0.8 km
  • Wakehams Farm Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Three Oaks4.7 km
  • Ore5.3 km
  • Doleham6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Commanders Walk0.1 km
  • Fairlight Cove Hotel0.1 km
  • The Cove0.2 km
  • The Cove0.2 km
  • Knowle Road0.4 km