Gorse Hill is in Broad Oak, Heathfield and in Wealden district. TN21 8TP 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 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorse Hill, Broad Oak, Heathfield, TN21 8TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN21 8TD, TN21 8UF, TN21 8TN, TN21 8SB, TN21 8TB, TN21 8TA, TN21 8SG, TN21 8TE, TN21 8SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN21 8TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 22.2% | 21.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 61.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.5% | 44.4% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 42.9% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 22.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 23.6% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.6% | 94.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorse Hill was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Framfield & Cross-in-Hand average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorse Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Framfield & Cross-in-Hand and the 45th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Gorse Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-04-25 | £268,000 |
| 47 Gorse Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2025-03-25 | £377,000 |
| 26 Gorse Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-12-04 | £279,545 |
| 18 Gorse Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,950 | 2024-09-27 | £317,370 |
| 10 Gorse Hill, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-11-02 | £423,522 |
TN21 8TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TN21 8TP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Punnetts Town Community Primary School Battle Road , Punnetts Town TN21 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Beechwood Lane , TN21 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Sheepsetting Lane , Cross in Hand TN21 0XG | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School Maynards Green , TN21 0DD | 4out of 4 | 4,850 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 | 1,503 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 | 5,297 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield School The Old Palace , High Street TN20 6PH | - not rated | 5,420 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenviews Caravan Park | Greenviews Caravan Park Idens Lane, Broad Oak | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Village Hall (Closed) Burwash Road | 334 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.