Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

OAST HOUSE DRIVE, TN31 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAST HOUSE DRIVE, TN31 6BP.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, TN31 6BP combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

TN31 6BP is a safe, established residential area on Oast House Drive, 1.3km from Rye in Rye. Administratively it sits within Rye & Winchelsea ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.

For serious buyers, TN31 6BP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN31 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00181258 (shared with 6 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 TN31 6BP. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 615,000

1 sales · Mean £ 615,000

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

TN31 6BP has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Rye College

Good569 pupils1.4 km
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Rye Community Primary School

Inadequate264 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tilling Green Stores0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rye Windmill0.9 km
  • Glencoe B&B0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Boathouse Cafe1.0 km
  • Big Guys Fries1.0 km
  • Cafe On The Quay1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rye1.2 km
  • Winchelsea1.8 km
  • Doleham8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadborough Cliff0.1 km
  • Cadborough Cliff0.1 km
  • Udimore Road0.4 km
  • Udimore Road0.4 km