Postcode report
Is TN40 1AU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TN40 1AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
TN40 1AU is a postcode in Bexhill Central, Rother, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TN40 1AU, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TN40 1AU are schools and education and safety, while local prosperity 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 TN40 1AU is based on Rother 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,955 residents, 6,040 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 38% 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 2/10.
For property prices near TN40 1AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TN40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £243k from 122 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TN40 1AU can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 TN40 1AU 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 TN40 1AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 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 TN40 1AU
Is TN40 1AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 35% 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 TN40 1AU?
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 TN40 1AU?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TN40 1AU?
LocaleIQ matched TN40 1AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TN40 1AU?
The latest median sold price is £243k based on 122 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TN40 1AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.