BN24 5AX is a sought-after residential area on Milton Street, 0.4km 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 5AX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILTON STREET, BN24 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON STREET, BN24 5AX.
330
48
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN24 5AX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN24 5AX combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£126k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 5AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,500
4 sales · Mean £ 126,500
Detached
£ 685,000
1 sales · Mean £ 685,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN24 5AX has low crime rates — 1 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
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Sharnfold Farm0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Coopers0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.4 km
- Polegate3.0 km
- Pevensey3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hankham Road0.4 km
- Hankham Road0.4 km
- Milton Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245AX · Data under Open Government Licence