Whydown Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 4RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN39 4RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	47.8%	-2.2%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	50%	52.2%	2.2%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 TN39 4RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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	18.7%	20.9%	2.2%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	54.5%	-3.4%	44.2%	10.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Separated	6.5%	0%	-6.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.5%	13.6%	6.1%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	9.3%	9.1%	-0.2%	6.1%	3.0%

Health

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 (86.5%) 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	53.3%	53.7%	0.4%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	36.1%	32.8%	-3.3%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	7.4%	9%	1.6%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	1.6%	3%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.1%	14.3%	1.2%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	11.6%	-5.2%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	17%	-0.8%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	5.3%	-3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	18.8%	5.7%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	32.7%	33%	0.3%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	5.6%	3.6%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	93.4%	91.1%	-2.3%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	2.5%	5.2%	2.7%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1.5%	-1.0%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	91.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	8.9%	8.9%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Germany	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Poland	3.7%	1.3%	2.4%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.2%	37.2%	8.0%
Christian	51.9%	46.2%	5.7%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Whydown Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whydown Road was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.6% higher than the Bexhill Collington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whydown Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bexhill Collington and the 71st highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TN39 4RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whydown Road are based on 15 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rother.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whydown Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN39 4RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN39 4RB

Average Price
£972,064

Semi-Detached
£460,174

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,202,427

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£152,942

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whydown Road

Average Price
£1,024,846

Semi-Detached
£546,540

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,177,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£152,466

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whydown Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Nuthatch Whydown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£789,950	2023-07-10	£791,599
Long Acre Farm Whydown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Other, an established residential building	£132,000	2018-08-10	£152,466
2 Highcroft Cottages, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2018-06-08	£523,336
Whydown Oast Whydown Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£925,000	2018-01-05	£1,219,780
1 Highcroft Cottages, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2013-02-08	£394,245

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN39 4RB

Employment

TN39 4RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% 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.

TN39 4RB 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 TN39 4RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	40
Full-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	11
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Manufacturing	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Common School Shepherds Close , TN39 4SQ	3out of 4	2,077 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4ED	3out of 4	2,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ninfield Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Ninfield TN33 9JW	3out of 4	3,032 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill All Saints Lane , Sidley TN39 5HA	3out of 4	3,399 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King Offa Primary Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS	3out of 4	3,640 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY	3out of 4	2,494 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE	4out of 4	5,394 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG	- not rated	5,411 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Headstart Crouch Lane , Ninfield TN33 9EG	- not rated	2,202 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	3,743 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	4,809 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in TN39 4RB area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near TN39 4RB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	10.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	10.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	10.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.47 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.47 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.