Mercia Court, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1TY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN40 1TY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	52.9%	49.1%	-3.8%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	47.1%	50.9%	3.8%	49.0%	1.9%

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 TN40 1TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	25.5%	22%	-3.5%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	52.2%	8.1%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.7%	15.1%	3.4%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	17%	8.3%	-8.7%	6.1%	2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.5%	35.8%	1.3%	48.4%	-12.6%
Good health	37.9%	41.9%	4.0%	33.6%	8.3%
Fair health	18.4%	18.8%	0.4%	12.7%	6.1%
Bad health	6.3%	2.2%	-4.1%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.1%

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	18.6%	16.1%	-2.5%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.8%	-1.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	17.1%	4.9%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	12.2%	3.2%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	39.9%	38.5%	-1.4%	33.8%	4.7%
Other	4.3%	2.9%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	98.7%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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%	91.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	0.5%	3.5%	3.0%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	91.7%	0.9%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0.5%	5.3%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0.4%	-5.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Mercia Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mercia Court was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Bexhill Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mercia Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bexhill Central and the 46th lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Rother .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 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 1TY, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Mercia Court are based on 18 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 Mercia Court, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1TY

Estimated Average Property Prices for TN40 1TY

Average Price
£210,667

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£210,667

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mercia Court

Average Price
£206,286

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,286

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mercia CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Mercia Court, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2018-02-13	£164,968
8 Mercia Court, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2016-09-21	£211,878
12 Mercia Court, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£161,000	2015-11-30	£209,459
1 Mercia Court, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£167,950	2015-10-19	£222,570
1 Mercia Court, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2014-06-26	£202,978

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TN40 1TY

Employment

TN40 1TY 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 TN40 1TY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	18
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Manufacturing	2
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	- not rated	225 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT	- not rated	261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT	3out of 4	261 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Down County Infant School The Down , TN39 4HS	- not rated	633 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Offa Junior School Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	650 yd	Community school	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	- not rated	1,131 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE	3out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY	- not rated	1,887 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexhill High School Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY	- not rated	1,887 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH	- not rated	4,777 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	1,373 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Young Sussex School Belle Hill Hall , Chapel Path TN40 2AA	- not rated	240 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Amberley Kindergarten School 9 Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QF	- not rated	432 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Workplace Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	533 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
East Sussex Skills Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS	- not rated	633 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Bexhill Tutorial Unit Woodsgate Park , TN39 4DL	- not rated	967 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Jimmi's	1 Church Street	328 yd
The Old Town Tea Room	4 Church Street	353 yd
Bengal Brasserie	Bengal Brasserie, 66 London Road	383 yd
LJ's Food on the Move	Bexhill Conservative Association, 6A Amherst Road	423 yd
Michelle's Dream	99 London Road	425 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Downs Home Guard Club	Downs Home Guard Club, 56 London Road	389 yd
Town Square Social Club	4 - 6 London Road	540 yd
Royal Sovereign	Royal Sovereign, 15 Sea Road	626 yd
The Town House	1 London Road	626 yd
The Picture Playhouse	Theatre, The Playhouse, 38 Western Road	680 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Best Kebab	95 London Road	423 yd
Blue Anchor	123 London Road	461 yd
Peters Fish Bar	Peters Fish Bar, 25 London Road	585 yd
Hong Kong House	7 Sea Road	606 yd
USA Fried Chicken	4 Sea Road	607 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	57 - 69 London Road	484 yd
Sainsbury's	1 Buckhurst Place	618 yd
Co-Op	Cooperative Retail Services Ltd, 22 - 26 Western Road	637 yd
Iceland	44 Devonshire Road	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bexhill Youth And Community Centre STATION ROAD		509 yd
Bexhill Leisure Centre DOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	516 yd
Tl Health Club (Closed) 28-32 28-32 Western Road	health and fitness suite	669 yd
St John Ambulance Headquarters (Closed) Beeching Close		734 yd
Christchurch Methodist Church SPRINGFIELD ROAD		745 yd
Gullivers Bowls Club Knole Road	indoor bowls	887 yd
The Down Down Road	grass pitches	911 yd
Physiques Gym LITTLE COMMON ROAD	health and fitness suite	972 yd
Battle Abbey Prep School THE GATE THE GATE HASTINGS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,052 yd
St Marys School WRESTWOOD ROAD	swimming pool	1,072 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	15.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	33.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	33.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.86 Mbit/s

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