TN39 3BL is a sought-after residential area on Popps Lane, 0.4km from Cooden in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill St Marks ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
For serious buyers, TN39 3BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £835k, down 34.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for TN39 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00107317 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPPS LANE, TN39 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPS LANE, TN39 3BL.
267
61
£ 45,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, TN39 3BL is established retirement territory. With £835k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN39 3BL. The average age is 61.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 772,500
6 sales · Mean £ 766,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN39 3BL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Little Common School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cooden Beach Station Shop0.8 km
- Cheese & Delicatessen0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cooden Beach Golf Club0.7 km
- Chapter Two0.5 km
- Little India0.5 km
- Peking Garden0.5 km
- Thai Brasserie0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cooden Beach Social Club0.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dragon & Peacock0.4 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.5 km
- Little Common Fish and Grill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cooden Beach0.9 km
- Collington1.7 km
- Bexhill3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Popps Lane0.1 km
- Kewhurst Avenue0.1 km
- Popps Lane0.1 km
- Kewhurst Avenue0.1 km
- Wellesley Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TN393BL · Data under Open Government Licence