Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

THE GORSES, TN39 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GORSES, TN39 3BS.

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

278

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN39 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 88% owned. TN39 3BS is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

TN39 3BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Gorses, 0.7km from Cooden in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill St Marks ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN39 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00107306 (shared with 12 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 TN39 3BS. The average age is 59.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

1 sales · Mean £ 252,500

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

TN39 3BS has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons2

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Little Common School

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Station Shop0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Golf Club0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Social Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cooden Beach0.2 km
  • Collington2.1 km
  • Normans Bay2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cooden Beach Railway Station0.1 km
  • Cooden Beach Railway Station0.1 km
  • The Gorses0.1 km
  • The Gorses0.1 km
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