The Old Orchard is in Burwash, Etchingham and in Rother district. TN19 7BF is located in the Burwash & the Weald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 2009-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Old Orchard, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN19 7HT, TN19 7HB, TN19 7HE, TN19 7HA, TN19 7EY, TN19 7HG, TN19 7EX, TN19 7EU, TN19 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN19 7BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TN19 7BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 24.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 53.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 50.3% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 14.3% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 38.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98% | 95.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 96.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old Orchard was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% higher than the Burwash & the Weald average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Old Orchard has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Burwash & the Weald and the 147th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| View House, 2 The Old Orchard, Etchingham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2021-03-11 | £998,582 |
| 7 The Old Orchard, Etchingham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2017-02-10 | £728,283 |
| Flat 6 Cortland House The Old Orchard, Etchingham, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2016-05-24 | £274,761 |
| Flat 7 Cortland House The Old Orchard, Etchingham, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-10-21 | £371,263 |
| Flat 8 Cortland House The Old Orchard, Etchingham, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-05-28 | £397,914 |
TN19 7BF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN19 7BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN19 7BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burwash CofE School School Hill , Burwash TN19 7DZ | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etchingham Church of England Primary School Parsonage Croft , High Street TN19 7BY | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School Station Road , Stonegate TN5 7EN | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop | Dunmayling High Street | 427 yd | |
| Mulberry Tearooms | Batemans Batemans Lane | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Inn | Bear Hotel High Street | 310 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose & Crown Ham Lane | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Meadow Playing Field SPORTS HALL PAVILLION SPORTS HALL PAVILLION HAM LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.