Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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

499

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN24 5DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN24 5DS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN24 5DS is a sought-after residential area on Rattle Road, 0.7km from Friday Street in Stone Cross. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, BN24 5DS is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00181269 (shared with 14 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 5DS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 365,000

8 sales · Mean £ 358,919

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

BN24 5DS has low crime rates — 44 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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Hazel Court School

Good113 pupils1.1 km
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The Turing School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.1 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Shinewater Primary School

Good384 pupils1.2 km
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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham1.4 km
  • Pevensey2.4 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill View Close0.1 km
  • Uplands Farm0.2 km
  • Uplands Farm0.2 km
  • Mill View Close0.2 km
  • Windmill Green0.5 km