Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

KETCHAM CLOSE, BN24 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KETCHAM CLOSE, BN24 5DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 80% owned. BN24 5DW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

BN24 5DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ketcham Close, 0.8km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For families considering a move, BN24 5DW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00107733 (shared with 15 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 5DW. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

BN24 5DW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Westham News1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heron1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham0.9 km
  • Pevensey1.7 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hankham Hall Road0.0 km
  • Hankham Hall Road0.0 km
  • Oaklands0.1 km
  • Oaklands0.1 km
  • Oaklands0.1 km