TN5 6BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Durgates in Wadhurst. Administratively it sits within Frant & Wadhurst ward and the Wealden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TN5 6BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00107836 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TN5 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TN5 6BS.
235
45
£ 55,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN5 6BS 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in TN5 6BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN5 6BS. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TN5 6BS 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.
school Local Schools
Uplands Academy
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- The Artful Grocers0.3 km
- The Wine Cellar0.5 km
- The Shop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eileen's B & B0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- La Petite France0.3 km
- Piccolo Cafe0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Jempsons0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Central Grill0.2 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- Simply Indian0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wadhurst2.1 km
- Stonegate5.0 km
- Frant5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Snape View0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- The Greyhound0.2 km
- The Greyhound0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN56BS · Data under Open Government Licence