Forest Lane is in Punnetts Town, Heathfield and in Wealden district. TN21 9JB 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 Forest Lane, Punnetts Town, Heathfield, TN21 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN21 9PE, TN21 9DT, TN21 9DU, TN21 9JD, TN21 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN21 9JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 50.3% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 43.8% | 49.7% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 31.4% | 28.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 57.9% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 43.1% | 40.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 46.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 13.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.9% | 12.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 31.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 100% | 94.6% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.2% | 92.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Lane was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Hellingly average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Forest Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellingly and the 85th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 185.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurels Forest Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-09-27 | £558,960 |
| Greenways Forest Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-10-24 | £574,956 |
| The Platt Forest Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-11-15 | £519,438 |
| The Willow Forest Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-02-26 | £622,798 |
| Ironwood Forest Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2019-11-12 | £575,109 |
TN21 9JB 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.
TN21 9JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punnetts Town Community Primary School Battle Road , Punnetts Town TN21 9DE | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School School Hill , Old Heathfield TN21 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Beechwood Lane , TN21 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Church of England Primary School The Street , Dallington TN21 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maynards Green Community Primary School Maynards Green , TN21 0DD | 4out of 4 | 5,264 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 | 2,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Punnetts Town Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 946 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| 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 | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.