Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

UPPER SEA ROAD, TN40 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER SEA ROAD, TN40 1BF.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN40 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN40 1BF — age 53, 36% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

home £190,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TN40 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Sea Road, 0.3km from Old Town in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Central ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TN40 1BF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TN40 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00107117 (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 TN40 1BF. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 187,428

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

Crime around TN40 1BF is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting157
Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour93
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School

Outstanding409 pupils0.2 km
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St Richard's Catholic College

Good1043 pupils0.5 km
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Chantry Community Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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King Offa Primary Academy

Good434 pupils0.9 km
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The Workplace

0 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College

Good85 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Hughie's Beach Cafe0.7 km
  • Angry Whelk Seafood0.4 km
  • Bentleys Smokehouse0.5 km
  • Bistro 450.4 km
  • Café Sorrento0.4 km
  • + 59 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Hearts With Love0.4 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.4 km
  • Marina News0.5 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Buenos Aires0.5 km
  • Dunselma0.5 km
  • Northern Hotel0.3 km
  • The Driftwood0.6 km
  • Coast B&B0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • R.A.F.A Albatross Club0.5 km
  • Brickmakers Ale House0.2 km
  • The Harp0.4 km
  • The Picture Playhouse0.5 km
  • The Sportsman0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Mini Berthas0.4 km
  • Bowties0.5 km
  • China Garden Takeaway0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Oriental City0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexhill0.2 km
  • Collington1.4 km
  • Cooden Beach3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bexhill Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km