Love Lane is in Rye and in Rother district. TN31 7NE is located in the Rye & Winchelsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hastings and Rye. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Love Lane, Rye, TN31 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN31 7XL, TN31 7ND, TN31 7NH, TN31 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN31 7NE 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 | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.7% | -2.7% | 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 TN31 7NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 21.9% | 18.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 57% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.7% | 40.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 41.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 21% | 13.3% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 | 20.9% | 12.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 43% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 91.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.5% | 90.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Lane was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% higher than the Eastern Rother average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Love Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eastern Rother and the 62nd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2025-02-25 | £637,718 |
| 14 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £687,500 | 2022-07-12 | £655,262 |
| 2 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-07-22 | £414,981 |
| 17 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-02-18 | £603,226 |
| 6 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-07-31 | £593,554 |
TN31 7NE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
TN31 7NE 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 TN31 7NE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Community Primary School The Grove , TN31 7ND | 1out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Houghton Green Lane , Playden TN31 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School , School Lane TN31 6UW | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Friars Road , TN36 4ED | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye College Love Lane , TN31 7NQ | 1out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope Walk Cafe | Unit 17 The Cafe, Rope Walk Arcade Rope Walk | 399 yd | |
| Cafe Des Fleurs | Rye Station Station Approach | 404 yd | |
| Landgate Bistro | 5 - 6 Landgate | 424 yd | |
| Rye Sushi | 62 Cinque Ports Street | 448 yd | |
| Webbe's at the Fish Cafe | Fish Cafe, 17 Tower Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Inn | Globe Inn Military Road | 403 yd | |
| The Rye Waterworks CIC | Waterworks Curios Tower Street | 459 yd | |
| The Standard Inn | The Standard Inn, 40 The Mint | 607 yd | |
| Union Inn | 8 East Street | 638 yd | |
| The Pipemakers Arms | The Pipemakers Arms Wish Ward | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Kebab | 16A Landgate | 421 yd | |
| Happy House | 17 Landgate | 422 yd | |
| Rye Grill | Unit 1 Station Approach | 449 yd | |
| A Slice of Rye | 51A, Bewick Court, 51 - 53 Cinque Ports Street | 519 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | 12 - 14 Ferry Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jempsons | Retail Unit Station Approach | 508 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rye College RYE COLLEGE COMPLEX RYE COLLEGE COMPLEX LOVE LANE | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Rye Sports Centre THE GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Rye Cricket Salts The Salts The Salts Fishmarket Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Rye Town Fc (The Salts) Fishmarket Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Rye Lawn Tennis And Squash Club MILITARY ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Harbour Health Club WINCHELSEA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Rye Rugby Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.