BN24 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Hankham Street, 0.1km 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 5BE 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. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00107746 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BE.
330
48
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN24 5BE 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 5BE combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5BE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN24 5BE 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.4 km
- Pevensey3.0 km
- Polegate3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hankham Road0.1 km
- Hankham Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245BE · Data under Open Government Licence