Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DE.

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

313

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BN24 5DE is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN24 5DE is a safe, established residential area on Rattle Road, 0.1km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00107742 (shared with 245 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 5DE. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

BN24 5DE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Campsite Shop0.4 km
  • Westham News0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heron0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Horeaus0.1 km
  • Old Swan Fish and Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham0.2 km
  • Pevensey1.2 km
  • Pevensey Bay1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastbourne Road0.0 km
  • Eastbourne Road0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.1 km
  • Crossroads0.1 km