Bexhill-on-Sea
Built-up area in Rother, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.847, 0.461 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 73 08 |
| Population: | 40,478 |
| Dialling code: | 01424 (Hastings) |
Bexhill-on-Sea is a modest seaside town in the district of Rother, East Sussex, England, sitting on the south coast between Hastings and Eastbourne. It’s defined by a long pebble beach, Victorian promenade and chalky cliffs, with the rolling countryside of the South Downs not far inland.
The town is best known for the striking modernist De La Warr Pavilion, an arts and events venue from the 1930s that anchors a lively cultural scene; there’s also a local museum, independent shops and seasonal tourism. Economically it mixes seaside visitors, a significant retired population and commuter links to nearby towns, giving it a quiet, community-focused feel with pockets of creative and heritage activity.
Postcode districts covering Bexhill-on-Sea
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 4.9 miles8 km
- Eastbourne 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Seaford 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Rottingdean 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Crowborough 19.3 miles31 km
- Hailsham 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Peacehaven 20 miles32.1 km
- Uckfield 18 miles29 km
- Lewes 20 miles32.2 km
- Newhaven 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Bexhill St. Stephens Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Bexhill Kewhurst Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bexhill Central Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Bexhill Collington Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bexhill Sidley Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bexhill Old Town & Worsham Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Bexhill Sackville Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Lunsford's Cross Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bexhill Pebsham & St. Michaels Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bexhill St. Marks Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- West St. Leonards Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hooe Common Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 2EE, TN39 3TW, TN39 3TJ, TN39 3EJ, TN40 9DS, TN39 4DL, TN39 4NB, TN39 4RL, TN40 1JG … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 35 miles56.4 km
- London City Airport 48.7 miles78.4 km
- Collington Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Bexhill Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
Hotels in Bexhill-on-Sea Ad
Schools in Bexhill-on-Sea
- All Saints C of E Primary School, Bexhill Primary
- Bexhill College Further education
- Bexhill High Academy Secondary
- Chantry Community Primary School Primary
- Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Primary
- Glyne Gap School Special
- King Offa Primary Academy Primary
- Little Common School Primary
- Pebsham Primary Academy Primary
- St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College Special
- St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School Primary
- St Richard's Catholic College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hastings Beach Beach 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Saint Helen's Wood Forest 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Robertsbridge Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Gildredge Manor Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km