BN24 5AN is a sought-after residential area on Foords Lane, 0.3km from Hankham in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5AN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOORDS LANE, BN24 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOORDS LANE, BN24 5AN.
330
48
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN24 5AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN24 5AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5AN. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN24 5AN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hankham Primary School
Stone Cross School
Hazel Court School
The Turing School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Coopers0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.2 km
- Pevensey3.0 km
- Polegate3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hankham Road0.3 km
- Hankham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245AN · Data under Open Government Licence