TN21 (Heathfield, East Sussex) represents an average-performing district at the 33rd percentile nationally, with a trajectory score of 47.2/100. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 0.6% CAGR, whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 4.5% CAGR, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than resale. Population expansion of 1.2% over the same period reflects marginal demographic growth. The district sits in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible regeneration or transformative development activity at present. These metrics collectively indicate a market characterised by rental yield opportunity rather than capital growth, with fundamentals typical of peripheral South East locations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Heathfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.7 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Heathfield (TN21) common questions
Is Heathfield up and coming?
Heathfield (TN21) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 62% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 7.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Heathfield safe?
Heathfield has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Heathfield?
The average property price in Heathfield (TN21) is £358k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Heathfield?
The median monthly rent in Heathfield (TN21) is £1,252 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Heathfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Mayfield (TN20), Polegate (BN26), Eastbourne (BN21), Wadhurst (TN5), Etchingham (TN19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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