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TN40 2HQ

Bexhill Old Town & Worsham

Rother

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Detailed insights for TN40 2HQ

Overview

Postcode TN40 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Bexhill Old Town & Worsham ward of Rother in the South East region, and forms part of the Bexhill North & Sidley area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bexhill North & Sidley is £43,905 per year. The nearest station is Bexhill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manor Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Bexhill North & Sidley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,042 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bexhill North & Sidley has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.1%

Approximately 29.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bexhill North & Sidley is £43,905 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from TN40 2HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bexhill North & Sidley near TN40 2HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bexhill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TN40 2HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bexhill

N/A

Walking directions to Bexhill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TN40 2HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManor GardensSmallWalking directions to Manor Gardens

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
4,797.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.33(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.94(+5%)
Public order
9.24(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.55(-14%)
Drugs
2.77(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
89.51%
Other White
9
3.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.1%
Indian
5
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.75%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
32.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
24.91%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
33.78%
Other social rented
39
26.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
21.62%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.16%
Social rents from council
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £375K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £327 per square foot) in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£415,000£368
Semi-Detached20£310,500£327
Terraced11£277,500£296
Flats7£165,000£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,000£137,000£256,995£205,000
2017£299,995£146,000£259,995£232,495
2018£317,500£162,500£272,473£234,995
2019£335,000£150,000£282,500£212,000
2020£345,000£165,250£270,500£235,000
2021£380,000£147,475£312,825£275,000
2022£425,000£186,250£349,998£280,000
2023£462,495£190,000£359,998£279,995
2024£399,998£180,000£321,000£277,500
2025£411,375£187,000£318,000£271,250
2026£407,500£296,500£296,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£175£302£238
2017£280£213£248£301
2018£329£216£251£262
2019£311£249£319£252
2020£303£230£295£358
2021£354£203£329£306
2022£400£306£364£368
2023£374£270£403£318
2024£371£265£312£308
2025£373£213£364£297
2026£361£323£406
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bexhill Old Town & Worsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bexhill Old Town & Worsham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN40 2HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TN40 2HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20251, Ardath Bungalows, 27A, Hastings Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2HJDetachedFreehold£355,000
30 May 20252, Ardath Bungalows, 27A, Hastings Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2HJDetachedFreehold£440,000
30 May 20251, Ardath Bungalows, 27A, Hastings Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2HJDetachedFreehold£355,000
30 May 20252, Ardath Bungalows, 27A, Hastings Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2HJDetachedFreehold£440,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 7, Brooklands Lodge, 23, Hastings Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, TN40 2HJFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the TN40 2HQ postcode area, located within Bexhill North & Sidley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TN40 2HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's School and 6th Form CollegeNon-maintained special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChantry Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusBexhill CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TN40 2HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TN40 2HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOld Town Convenience Store2 Church Street, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2HEWalking directions to Old Town Convenience Store
0.5 miJ J's Cornershop23 St George's Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2BGWalking directions to J J's Cornershop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rother district (2025-26).

Band A£1,708
Band B£1,992
Band C£2,277
Band D£2,561
Band E£3,130
Band F£3,700
Band G£4,269
Band H£5,123

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TN40 2HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Colby Legg

Bexhill Old Town & Worsham - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Polly Janet Gray

Bexhill Old Town & Worsham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Kieran Mullan

Bexhill and Battle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictRotherE07000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexhill and BattleE14001088
ParishBexhill-on-SeaE04013123
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bexhill North & SidleyE02004398
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rother 007AE01021111
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TN40 2HQ

Is TN40 2HQ (Bexhill North & Sidley) safe?

The area around TN40 2HQ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TN40 2HQ?

The median sale price around TN40 2HQ in Bexhill North & Sidley is £318,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TN40 2HQ?

There are 11 schools close to TN40 2HQ, including St Mary's School and 6th Form College (Good), Chantry Community Primary School and Bexhill College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TN40 2HQ?

The closest station to TN40 2HQ is Bexhill, about 852 m away.

How deprived is the area around TN40 2HQ?

TN40 2HQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,042 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TN40 2HQ (Bexhill North & Sidley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle covering TN40 2HQ is Kieran Mullan (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Colby Legg (Labour Party) and Polly Janet Gray (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.