Postcode report
Is TN21 8DN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TN21 8DN: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN21 8DN is a postcode in Heathfield South, Wealden, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN21 8DN, then scores the surrounding small area 86/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN21 8DN are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TN21 8DN is based on Wealden 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,085 residents, 1,144 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near TN21 8DN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £498k from 88 rolling sales, up 9.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN21 8DN can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TN21 8DN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TN21 8DN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TN21 8DN
Is TN21 8DN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 86/100 (top 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TN21 8DN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TN21 8DN?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN21 8DN?
LocaleIQ matched TN21 8DN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN21 8DN?
The latest median sold price is £498k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN21 8DN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.