Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

GILLHAM WOOD ROAD, TN39 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLHAM WOOD ROAD, TN39 3BN.

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

248

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

26%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 62, TN39 3BN is established retirement territory. With £825k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.

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

TN39 3BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gillham Wood Road, 0.2km from Cooden in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Collington ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TN39, TN39 3BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 62) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k, down 7.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN39 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00107148 (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 TN39 3BN. The average age is 62.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 15%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 576,250

10 sales · Mean £ 633,245

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

TN39 3BN has low crime rates — 11 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft5
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Little Common School

Outstanding618 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Station Shop0.8 km
  • Cheese & Delicatessen0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Golf Club0.8 km
  • Chapter Two0.7 km
  • Little India0.7 km
  • Peking Garden0.7 km
  • Thai Brasserie0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Social Club0.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Dragon & Peacock0.6 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
  • Little Common Fish and Grill0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cooden Beach0.9 km
  • Collington1.5 km
  • Bexhill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellesley Close0.2 km
  • Wellesley Close0.3 km
  • Jevington Close0.3 km
  • Jevington Close0.3 km
  • Gillham Wood0.3 km