Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, TN40 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, TN40 1AB.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN40 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TN40 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.

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

TN40 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devonshire Square, 0.5km from Bexhill in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Central ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 21.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN40 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00107119 (shared with 328 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 TN40 1AB. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 134,600

8 sales · Mean £ 143,337

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

Crime around TN40 1AB is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting199
Violence and sexual offences152
Anti-social behaviour113
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School

Outstanding409 pupils0.3 km
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Chantry Community Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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King Offa Primary Academy

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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The Workplace

0 pupils0.8 km
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St Richard's Catholic College

Good1043 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College

Good85 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Hughie's Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • Angry Whelk Seafood0.3 km
  • Bentleys Smokehouse0.2 km
  • Bistro 450.3 km
  • Café Sorrento0.2 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Hearts With Love0.2 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
  • Marina News0.3 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Buenos Aires0.2 km
  • Dunselma0.3 km
  • Northern Hotel0.3 km
  • The Driftwood0.3 km
  • Coast B&B0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • R.A.F.A Albatross Club0.4 km
  • Brickmakers Ale House0.3 km
  • The Harp0.2 km
  • The Picture Playhouse0.2 km
  • The Sportsman0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Mini Berthas0.3 km
  • Bowties0.1 km
  • China Garden Takeaway0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Oriental City0.2 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexhill0.2 km
  • Collington1.1 km
  • Cooden Beach3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Eversley Road0.1 km
  • The Harp0.2 km
  • The Harp0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Town Hall Square0.2 km