Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

330

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Avg Age

44

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN24 5DJ combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£697k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £697k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

BN24 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on Rattle Road, 0.8km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 98% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £697k, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00107735 (shared with 6 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 5DJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

7 sales · Mean £ 636,421

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

BN24 5DJ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils1.0 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Horeaus0.8 km
  • Old Swan Fish and Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham0.9 km
  • Pevensey1.8 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gallows Lane0.1 km
  • Gallows Lane roundabout0.1 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km