Hanover Close is in Bexhill-On-Sea and in Rother district. TN40 2AU is located in the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham 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 Hanover Close, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN40 2AX, TN40 2AT, TN40 2AZ, TN40 2AS, TN40 2AY, TN40 2BB, TN40 2AP, TN40 1TY, TN40 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN40 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 22.1% | 31.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 52.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 33% | 41.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 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 | 28.6% | 19.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 23.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Close was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hanover Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 6 Hanover Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2021-12-17 | £536,397 |
| 5A Hanover Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-02 | £408,163 |
| 9 Hanover Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-05-14 | £380,024 |
| 4 Hanover Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2021-02-11 | £454,919 |
| 9 Hanover Close, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-10-24 | £298,856 |
TN40 2AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
TN40 2AU 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 2AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Community Primary School Barrack Road , TN40 2AT | 3out of 4 | 22 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Buckhurst Road , TN40 1QE | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Offa Primary Academy Down Road , TN39 4HS | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Bexhill All Saints Lane , Sidley TN39 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Hastings Road , TN40 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic College Ashdown Road , TN40 1SE | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexhill High Academy Gunters Lane , TN39 4BY | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill College Penland Road , TN40 2JG | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 411 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 | 1,000 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyne Gap School School Place , Hastings Road TN40 2PU | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Crouch Lane , Ninfield TN33 9EG | - not rated | 5,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Town Tea Room | 4 Church Street | 375 yd | |
| Jimmi's | 1 Church Street | 377 yd | |
| Chilli Tree Asia Cuisine | 1 King Offa Way | 501 yd | |
| Bengal Brasserie | Bengal Brasserie, 66 London Road | 505 yd | |
| Michelle's Dream | 99 London Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Home Guard Club | Downs Home Guard Club, 56 London Road | 500 yd | |
| Sidley Working Men's Club | 34A Holliers Hill | 717 yd | |
| Town Square Social Club | 4 - 6 London Road | 722 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | Royal Sovereign, 15 Sea Road | 800 yd | |
| The Town House | 1 London Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 95 London Road | 538 yd | |
| Blue Anchor | 123 London Road | 546 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | Peters Fish Bar, 25 London Road | 763 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 7 Sea Road | 779 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 4 Sea Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 57 - 69 London Road | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Buckhurst Place | 808 yd | |
| Co-Op | Cooperative Retail Services Ltd, 22 - 26 Western Road | 832 yd | |
| Iceland | 44 Devonshire Road | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Leisure Centre DOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 537 yd |
| Christchurch Methodist Church SPRINGFIELD ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Bexhill Youth And Community Centre STATION ROAD | 705 yd | |
| St John Ambulance Headquarters (Closed) Beeching Close | 825 yd | |
| Tl Health Club (Closed) 28-32 28-32 Western Road | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| St Marys School WRESTWOOD ROAD | swimming pool | 927 yd |
| The Down Down Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Battle Abbey Prep School THE GATE THE GATE HASTINGS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Sidley Recreation Ground Canada Way | cycling, grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Physiques Gym LITTLE COMMON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.