Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

THE CLOSE, TN35 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, TN35 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TN35 4AQ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £480k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

TN35 4AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Close, 0.2km from Fairlight in Fairlight. Administratively it sits within Southern Rother ward and the Hastings and Rye constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN35, TN35 4AQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, down 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN35 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00107228 (shared with 8 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 TN35 4AQ. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 542,500

4 sales · Mean £ 533,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TN35 4AQ has low crime rates — 10 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.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • RSPCA0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Three Oaks3.6 km
  • Ore3.9 km
  • Hastings5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coastguard Lane0.3 km
  • Coastguard Lane0.3 km