Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

OAKLANDS, BN24 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS, BN24 5AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

330

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN24 5AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN24 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Oaklands, 0.9km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5AW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 98% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00107735 (shared with 6 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 5AW. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

22 sales · Mean £ 385,565

Semi-Detached

£ 291,000

1 sales · Mean £ 291,000

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

BN24 5AW has low crime rates — 9 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils1.1 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.3 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Horeaus0.9 km
  • Old Swan Fish and Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham1.0 km
  • Pevensey1.8 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Oaklands0.1 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Oaklands0.2 km
  • Gallows Lane0.2 km