BN24 5BB is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Jenkins' Green in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
For serious buyers, BN24 5BB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN24 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN24 5BB.
330
48
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN24 5BB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN24 5BB combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5BB. 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
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 2026-02)
BN24 5BB 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.
school Local Schools
Hankham Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.1 km
- Pevensey2.6 km
- Pevensey Bay3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hankham Road0.5 km
- Hankham Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245BB · Data under Open Government Licence