Uplands Park is in Broad Oak, Heathfield and in Wealden district. TN21 8SJ is located in the Horam & Punnetts Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uplands Park, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN21 8SW, TN21 8SN, TN21 8SP, TN21 8RY, TN21 8SR, TN21 8SL, TN21 8RX, TN21 8SH, TN21 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN21 8SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 15% | 25.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 56.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.9% | 40.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 20% | 16.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.5% | 16.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 20.9% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uplands Park was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% higher than the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Uplands Park has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand and the 134th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Uplands Park, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-29 | £368,112 |
| 9 Uplands Park, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-14 | £412,573 |
| 12 Uplands Park, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-11-18 | £432,571 |
| 23 Uplands Park, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-01-21 | £376,345 |
| 19 Uplands Park, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-11-29 | £436,328 |
TN21 8SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 TN21 8SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School School Hill , Old Heathfield TN21 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Beechwood Lane , TN21 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Punnetts Town Community Primary School Battle Road , Punnetts Town TN21 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Sheepsetting Lane , Cross in Hand TN21 0XG | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School Maynards Green , TN21 0DD | 4out of 4 | 4,401 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 | 1,191 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 | 4,857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottingworth Farms Ltd | Little Tottingworth Farm Halley Road, Broad Oak | 425 yd | |
| Butchers Hook Cafe | Butchers Hook Cafe Ltd Burwash Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenviews Caravan Park | Greenviews Caravan Park Idens Lane, Broad Oak | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Village Hall (Closed) Burwash Road | 194 yd | |
| Heathfield Community College | grass pitches, swimming pool | 993 yd |
| Heathfield Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.