Downlands Avenue is in Bexhill-On-Sea and in Rother district. TN39 3PL is located in the Bexhill Kewhurst 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 Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN39 3PP, TN39 3PN, TN39 3XA, TN39 3PR, TN39 3PS, TN39 3QD, TN39 3LG, TN39 3PQ, TN39 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN39 3PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 35% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 41.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 48.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 34.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.3% | 15.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 19.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 93% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.2% | 93.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downlands Avenue was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.4% higher than the Bexhill Collington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downlands Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bexhill Collington and the 92nd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-17 | £306,642 |
| 8 Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,790 | 2023-05-26 | £354,765 |
| 21 Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-11-11 | £339,966 |
| 56 Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-07-29 | £374,136 |
| 4A Downlands Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-06 | £198,092 |
TN39 3PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Offa Primary Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QE | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4ED | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill All Saints Lane , Sidley TN39 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS | - not rated | 511 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School and 6th Form College Wrestwood Road , TN40 2LU | 1out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Crouch Lane , Ninfield TN33 9EG | - not rated | 4,967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Wellbeing Centre | 73A London Road | 346 yd | |
| Shiplu Restaurant | 109 London Road | 367 yd | |
| Michelle's Dream | 99 London Road | 386 yd | |
| Chilli Tree Asia Cuisine | 1 King Offa Way | 412 yd | |
| Bengal Brasserie | Bengal Brasserie, 66 London Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Home Guard Club | Downs Home Guard Club, 56 London Road | 422 yd | |
| Town Square Social Club | 4 - 6 London Road | 550 yd | |
| The Town House | 1 London Road | 589 yd | |
| The Picture Playhouse | Theatre, The Playhouse, 38 Western Road | 696 yd | |
| The Sportsman | The Sportsman, 15 Sackville Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor | 123 London Road | 356 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 95 London Road | 389 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | Peters Fish Bar, 25 London Road | 520 yd | |
| China Garden Takeaway | 75 Western Road | 698 yd | |
| Oriental City | 69 Western Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 57 - 69 London Road | 371 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7 - 8, Collington Mansions Collington Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Buckhurst Place | 647 yd | |
| Co-Op | Cooperative Retail Services Ltd, 22 - 26 Western Road | 756 yd | |
| Iceland | 44 Devonshire Road | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Ambulance Headquarters (Closed) Beeching Close | 76 yd | |
| Physiques Gym LITTLE COMMON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| The Down Down Road | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Bexhill Leisure Centre DOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 417 yd |
| Tl Health Club (Closed) 28-32 28-32 Western Road | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Egerton Park EGERTON PARK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE EGERTON PARK PUBLIC OPEN SPACE EGERTON ROAD | tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Egerton Park Indoor Bowls Club EGERTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 757 yd |
| Bexhill Youth And Community Centre STATION ROAD | 826 yd | |
| Polegrove Recreation Ground Brockley Road | grass pitches | 843 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.