Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

CHELGATES, TN39 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELGATES, TN39 3BU.

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

278

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN39 3BU 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, TN39 3BU is established retirement territory. With £582k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

TN39 3BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chelgates, 0.5km from Cooden in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill St Marks ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, TN39 3BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k.

Census 2021 statistics for TN39 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00107306 (shared with 12 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 3BU. The average age is 59.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
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

Detached

£ 570,000

3 sales · Mean £ 521,333

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

TN39 3BU has low crime rates — 23 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2

school Local Schools

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Little Common School

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Station Shop0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Golf Club0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cooden Beach Social Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cooden Beach0.3 km
  • Collington2.0 km
  • Normans Bay3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gorses0.1 km
  • The Gorses0.1 km
  • The Gorses0.1 km
  • Cooden Beach Railway Station0.2 km
  • Cooden Beach Railway Station0.2 km