Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

GATEHOUSE CLOSE, TN39 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GATEHOUSE CLOSE, TN39 3DJ.

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

281

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 63, TN39 3DJ is established retirement territory. With £707k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 47.0% year-on-year.

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

TN39 3DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gatehouse Close, 0.5km from Cooden in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Collington ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, TN39 3DJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £707k, down 47.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN39 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00107153 (shared with 10 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 3DJ. The average age is 63.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Semi-Detached

£ 925,000

1 sales · Mean £ 925,000

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

TN39 3DJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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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 Shop0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Golf Club0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Social Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cooden Beach0.4 km
  • Collington1.9 km
  • Normans Bay3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gorses0.2 km
  • The Gorses0.2 km
  • The Gorses0.2 km
  • Withyham Road0.3 km
  • Withyham Road0.3 km