Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

WASHWELL LANE, TN5 6DR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN5 6DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

TN5 6DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

TN5 6DR is a sought-after residential area on Washwell Lane, 0.6km 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 6DR offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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. Property: Prices average £470k, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN5 6DR are sourced from Output Area E00107828 (shared with 21 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 6DR. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 414,983

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

Crime around TN5 6DR 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 Stop0.0 km
  • The Artful Grocers0.1 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.6 km
  • The Shop1.0 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 France0.1 km
  • Piccolo Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Jempsons0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wadhurst2.3 km
  • Stonegate5.0 km
  • Frant5.7 km

Bus Stops

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