Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

FOORDS LANE, BN24 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOORDS LANE, BN24 5AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN24 5AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN24 5AL's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £296k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.

home £296,250 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN24 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Foords Lane, 0.1km from Jenkins' Green in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5AL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, up 21.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5AL. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 296,250

2 sales · Mean £ 296,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN24 5AL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils0.3 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham2.0 km
  • Pevensey2.7 km
  • Pevensey Bay3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hankham Road0.3 km
  • Hankham Road0.3 km