Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

PEELINGS LANE, BN24 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEELINGS LANE, BN24 5AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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

BN24 5AB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BN24 5AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Peelings Lane, 0.6km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For families considering a move, BN24 5AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5AB 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 5AB. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BN24 5AB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils0.7 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Campsite Shop1.0 km
  • Westham News0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Heron0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Horeaus0.6 km
  • Old Swan Fish and Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham0.7 km
  • Pevensey1.4 km
  • Pevensey Bay1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle View Gardens0.1 km
  • Castle View Gardens0.1 km
  • Hankham Hall Road0.2 km
  • Hankham Hall Road0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.3 km