Harley Lane is in Heathfield and in Wealden district. TN21 8FE is located in the Heathfield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harley Lane, Heathfield, TN21 8FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN21 8AG, TN21 8GD, TN21 8BF, TN21 8AQ, TN21 8AB, TN21 8AA, TN21 8GA, TN21 8FL, TN21 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN21 8FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 TN21 8FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 31.9% | 27.4% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 54.7% | 11.4% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 47.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 15.4% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.5% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 27.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.1% | 94.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harley Lane was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% higher than the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harley Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand and the 149th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 South Lodge Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2023-07-28 | £522,115 |
| 2 South Lodge Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-06-19 | £344,398 |
| 3 South Lodge Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-01-05 | £367,080 |
| 7 South Lodge Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-11-04 | £331,829 |
| 2 South Lodge Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-08-11 | £344,561 |
TN21 8FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
TN21 8FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Sheepsetting Lane , Cross in Hand TN21 0XG | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Beechwood Lane , TN21 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School School Hill , Old Heathfield TN21 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School Maynards Green , TN21 0DD | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Punnetts Town Community Primary School Battle Road , Punnetts Town TN21 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Community College Cade Street , TN21 8RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School Horam , TN21 0BT | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rice Bowl | Elizabeth Upper Station Road | 181 yd | |
| Pink Cabbage | Old Station House Station Approach | 561 yd | |
| The Curry Inn | The Curry Inn Station Approach | 603 yd | |
| Heathfield Tandoori | 55 High Street | 697 yd | |
| Aroma | 49 High Street | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Tavern | Heathfield Tavern Station Road | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors Fish Bar | Taylors Fish Bar Station Approach | 603 yd | |
| Yaw's Kitchen | Suite 1, Ivyholme Station Road | 649 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 43 High Street | 698 yd | |
| Superstar | Superstar, 67 High Street | 716 yd | |
| Mr India | 28 High Street | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Station Road | 258 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 6 Station Road | 643 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Station Road | 647 yd | |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd | Co-op High Street | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Street Recreation Ground TOWER STREET | grass pitches | 681 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.