Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

WASHWELL LANE, TN5 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHWELL LANE, TN5 6BN.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN5 6BN 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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

TN5 6BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

TN5 6BN is a sought-after residential area on Washwell Lane, 0.5km from Durgates in Wadhurst. Administratively it sits within Frant & Wadhurst ward and the Wealden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN5, TN5 6BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 TN5 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00107841 (shared with 29 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 TN5 6BN. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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

Crime around TN5 6BN is moderate at 52 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.

Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Uplands Academy

Good0.2 km
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Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good283 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • The Artful Grocers0.2 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.6 km
  • The Shop0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eileen's B & B0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • La Petite France0.2 km
  • Piccolo Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Jempsons0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Central Grill0.1 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Simply Indian0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wadhurst2.2 km
  • Stonegate4.9 km
  • Frant5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • The Greyhound0.1 km
  • Snape View0.2 km
  • The Greyhound0.2 km