BN24 5AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hankham Hall Road, 0.9km from Jenkins' Green in Westham. Administratively it sits within Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
For families considering a move, BN24 5AE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00107733 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANKHAM HALL ROAD, BN24 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANKHAM HALL ROAD, BN24 5AE.
326
56
£ 45,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN24 5AE is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5AE. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
BN24 5AE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
Hankham Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham1.1 km
- Pevensey1.8 km
- Pevensey Bay2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hankham Hall Road0.2 km
- Hankham Hall Road0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245AE · Data under Open Government Licence