Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TN40 1NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	56%	52.2%	-3.8%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	44%	47.8%	3.8%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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	21.4%	18.3%	-3.1%	37.9%	-19.6%
Married: Opposite sex	35.3%	43.3%	8.0%	44.2%	-0.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	16.8%	19.2%	2.4%	9.1%	10.1%
Widowed	22.3%	16.5%	-5.8%	6.1%	10.4%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.6%	30.2%	1.6%	48.4%	-18.2%
Good health	33.3%	38.4%	5.1%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	26.6%	23.7%	-2.9%	12.7%	11.0%
Bad health	9.1%	7.3%	-1.8%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	25.6%	21.2%	-4.4%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	8.8%	-3.4%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	13.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	7.5%	2.9%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	16.4%	7.2%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	23.9%	27.4%	3.5%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	8.4%	4.9%	-3.5%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2%	3.3%	1.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Black African	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.6%	89.8%	-5.8%	81.4%	8.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	83.7%	-6.8%	83.2%	0.5%
European Union	3.2%	4.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	2%	5.7%	3.7%	2.7%	3.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	83.7%	-6.8%	83.2%	0.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	10.2%	9.8%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Less than 2 years	6.3%	1.2%	-5.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.7%	76.7%	6.0%
Italy	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.5%	37.2%	-3.7%
Christian	55.1%	46.2%	8.9%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Bedford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Avenue was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Bexhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bedford Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bexhill Central and the 86th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TN40 1NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Bedford Avenue are based on 184 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 Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN40 1NQ

Average Price
£228,710

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£228,710

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bedford Avenue

Average Price
£259,698

Semi-Detached
£375,228

Terraced
£321,869

Detached
£345,694

Flats/Maisonettes
£247,701

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bedford AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1A Motcombe Court Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-12-16	£190,994
2 Motcombe Court Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£233,500	2023-06-01	£231,572
6 Motcombe Court Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-05-31	£292,434
14 Motcombe Court Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-07-15	£96,293
8 Motcombe Court Bedford Avenue, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£227,500	2021-01-08	£253,923

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN40 1NQ

Employment

TN40 1NQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TN40 1NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	128
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	17
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Other	10
Construction	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QE	4out of 4	623 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Offa Primary Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Hastings Road , TN40 2ND	3out of 4	1,418 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pebsham Primary Academy School Place , TN40 2PU	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE	4out of 4	661 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY	3out of 4	2,715 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH	3out of 4	4,530 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	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	1,278 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	1,330 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	1,391 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU	4out of 4	1,682 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH	3out of 4	4,585 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sackville Bistro	The Sackville Apartments De La Warr Parade	163 yd
The Old Bathing Station	Russells Bathing Station De La Warr Parade	449 yd
Cinnamon Cafe	8 Sea Road	479 yd
Louis Fish Restaurant	32 Sea Road	482 yd
Chucky's Baristro	Bexhill Railway Station Sea Road	501 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brickmakers Ale House	27 Sea Road	435 yd
Royal Sovereign	Royal Sovereign, 15 Sea Road	442 yd
Milligans	Bar Wilton Road	576 yd
The Harp	The Harp, 35 Devonshire Road	679 yd
R.A.F.A Albatross Club	15 - 16 Marina Arcade	700 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong House	7 Sea Road	449 yd
USA Fried Chicken	4 Sea Road	482 yd
Domino's Pizza	18A Sea Road	487 yd
Mini Berthas	47 Marina	555 yd
Subway	18 Devonshire Road	743 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	44 Devonshire Road	751 yd
Co-Op	Cooperative Retail Services Ltd, 22 - 26 Western Road	839 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Buckhurst Place	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gullivers Bowls Club Knole Road	indoor bowls	316 yd
Bexhill Squash And Social Club (Closed) Rear of Homewarr House Rear of Homewarr House De la Warr Parade	squash courts	476 yd
St Richards Catholic College Ashdown Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	583 yd
Bexhill Youth And Community Centre STATION ROAD		725 yd
Tl Health Club (Closed) 28-32 28-32 Western Road	health and fitness suite	890 yd

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	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%

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	40.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.69 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.69 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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