BN24 5DU is a sought-after residential area on Mill Crest, 0.2km from Stone Cross in Stone Cross. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5DU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k. 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 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00107744 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL CREST, BN24 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CREST, BN24 5DU.
384
38
£ 45,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN24 5DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £313k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5DU. The average age is 38.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 313,250
2 sales · Mean £ 313,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN24 5DU has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Stone Cross School
Hazel Court School
The Turing School
Shinewater Primary School
Hankham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shinewater Sports & Community0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Coopers0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.2 km
- Hampden Park2.4 km
- Polegate3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Dallaway Drive0.1 km
- Patcham Mill Road0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- Patcham Mill Road0.1 km
- Medina Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245DU · Data under Open Government Licence