TN40 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marina, 0.3km from Bexhill in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Sackville ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TN40 1BQ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for TN40 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00107290 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINA, TN40 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA, TN40 1BQ.
208
50
£ 32,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TN40 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN40 1BQ. The average age is 49.7. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN40 1BQ is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
St Richard's Catholic College
Chantry Community Primary School
King Offa Primary Academy
The Workplace
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Hughie's Beach Cafe0.3 km
- Angry Whelk Seafood0.0 km
- Bentleys Smokehouse0.2 km
- Bistro 450.0 km
- Café Sorrento0.2 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Hearts With Love0.2 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.1 km
- Marina News0.1 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.2 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Buenos Aires0.3 km
- Dunselma0.2 km
- Northern Hotel0.1 km
- The Driftwood0.5 km
- Coast B&B0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- R.A.F.A Albatross Club0.1 km
- Brickmakers Ale House0.2 km
- The Harp0.2 km
- The Picture Playhouse0.4 km
- The Sportsman0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mini Berthas0.0 km
- Bowties0.4 km
- China Garden Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Oriental City0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bexhill0.3 km
- Collington1.3 km
- Cooden Beach3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Marina0.0 km
- The Harp0.2 km
- Cantelupe Road0.2 km
- The Harp0.2 km
- Cantelupe Road0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: TN401BQ · Data under Open Government Licence