Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN24 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN24 5BD.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN24 5BD 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN24 5BD combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN24 5BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km 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 5BD 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 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 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 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 5BD. 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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

BN24 5BD 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.

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school Local Schools

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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils0.2 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coopers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham2.5 km
  • Pevensey3.1 km
  • Polegate3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hankham Road0.2 km
  • Hankham Road0.2 km