Postcode Analysis Rother, South East

WESTERN ROAD, TN40 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, TN40 1DU.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TN40 1DU 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
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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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates TN40 1DU — age 42, 30% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

TN40 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Western Road, 0.4km from Bexhill in Bexhill-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Bexhill Central ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for TN40 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00107119 (shared with 328 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 1DU. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 144,300

9 sales · Mean £ 182,733

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

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

Crime around TN40 1DU is above average at 90 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.

Shoplifting199
Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour106
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School

Outstanding409 pupils0.4 km
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Chantry Community Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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King Offa Primary Academy

Good434 pupils0.8 km
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The Workplace

0 pupils0.8 km
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St Richard's Catholic College

Good1043 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's School and 6th Form College

Good85 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

65 nearby
  • Hughie's Beach Cafe0.3 km
  • Angry Whelk Seafood0.3 km
  • Bentleys Smokehouse0.2 km
  • Bistro 450.3 km
  • Café Sorrento0.2 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Hearts With Love0.2 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.2 km
  • Marina News0.3 km
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Buenos Aires0.2 km
  • Dunselma0.2 km
  • Northern Hotel0.3 km
  • The Driftwood0.2 km
  • Coast B&B0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • R.A.F.A Albatross Club0.3 km
  • Brickmakers Ale House0.4 km
  • The Harp0.2 km
  • The Picture Playhouse0.1 km
  • The Sportsman0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Mini Berthas0.3 km
  • Bowties0.1 km
  • China Garden Takeaway0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Oriental City0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bexhill0.2 km
  • Collington1.1 km
  • Cooden Beach3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Harp0.1 km
  • The Harp0.2 km
  • Town Hall Square0.2 km
  • Eversley Road0.2 km
  • Parkhurst Road0.2 km