High Street is in Wallcrouch, Wadhurst and in Rother district. TN5 7JH is located in the Hurst Green & Ticehurst 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 High Street, Wallcrouch, Wadhurst, TN5 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TN5 7JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 TN5 7JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 26.4% | 20.2% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 12.4% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 55.7% | 54.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 10% | -10.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 40.8% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.5% | 92.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Burwash & the Weald average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Burwash & the Weald and the 40th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in Rother .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heronwood High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-10-20 | £789,990 |
| 1 Wallcrouch Farm Cottages High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-25 | £598,676 |
| Mole End High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-02-03 | £968,649 |
| 1 Wallcrouch Farm Cottages High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2012-01-27 | £699,550 |
| 1 Wallcrouch Farm Cottages High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2009-07-06 | £745,218 |
TN5 7JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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.
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School Station Road , Stonegate TN5 7EN | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School Steellands Rise , Ticehurst TN5 7DH | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wadhurst CofE Primary School Sparrows Green Road , Sparrow Green TN5 6SR | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Community College Lower High Street , TN5 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticehurst Hospital School The Priory Hospital Ticehurst , Ticehurst House TN5 7HU | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School Mayfield Lane , Durgates TN5 6DQ | - not rated | 4,695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.