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TN40

BEXHILL-ON-SEA

Kent, South East, England

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TN40 is the postcode district for BEXHILL-ON-SEA, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £296,270
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 10% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£296,270

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

72.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

10% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

331 Mbps

Property Prices in TN40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in TN40 is £296,270, which is 34% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Property values in TN40 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in TN40 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £405,351 255
Semi-detached £330,315 205
Terraced £289,741 141
Flat £190,507 551
All types £296,270 1204

5-Year Price History

£270K £285K £300K £315K £330K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in TN40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 72.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, TN40 has a crime rate 10% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
22.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in TN40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

TN40 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bexhill College Post-16 Not inspected mi
St Mary's School and 6th Form College Other Good mi
Glyne Gap School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,219

Population

62

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
26.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in TN40 are 331.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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331.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in TN40 is collected by Hastings. The Band D rate is £2,328/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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TN40 — BEXHILL-ON-SEA

Area Summary

TN40 (BEXHILL-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£296,270), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (331 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about TN40 BEXHILL-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in TN40 BEXHILL-ON-SEA?
The average house price in TN40 (BEXHILL-ON-SEA) is £296,270, based on 1204 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.
Is TN40 BEXHILL-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in TN40 is close to the national average at 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of TN40 BEXHILL-ON-SEA?
The population of TN40 (BEXHILL-ON-SEA) is approximately 91,219 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 26% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in TN40?
The average broadband download speed in TN40 is 331 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in TN40 BEXHILL-ON-SEA?
There are 8 schools in or near TN40. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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