TN5 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Townlands Road, 0.4km 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 6BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k, down 17.6% year-on-year. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00107841 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNLANDS ROAD, TN5 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNLANDS ROAD, TN5 6BY.
304
51
£ 55,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TN5 6BY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. TN5 6BY's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £374k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £374k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TN5 6BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 349,950
19 sales · Mean £ 354,126
Terraced
£ 375,000
9 sales · Mean £ 369,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TN5 6BY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 Stop0.1 km
- The Artful Grocers0.2 km
- The Wine Cellar0.5 km
- The Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eileen's B & B0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- La Petite France0.2 km
- Piccolo Cafe0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Jempsons0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Central Grill0.1 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Simply Indian0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wadhurst2.1 km
- Stonegate5.1 km
- Frant5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- The Greyhound0.2 km
- Snape View0.2 km
- The Greyhound0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TN56BY · Data under Open Government Licence