Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

PEELINGS LANE, BN24 5AD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 80% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BN24 5AD is established retirement territory. With £552k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 54.8% year-on-year.

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

BN24 5AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Peelings Lane, 0.9km from Jenkins' Green in Westham. Administratively it sits within Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, BN24 5AD is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k, down 54.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5AD 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 5AD. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 552,500

5 sales · Mean £ 564,900

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

BN24 5AD has low crime rates — 12 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 pupils1.2 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham1.1 km
  • Pevensey1.9 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Hankham Hall Road0.2 km