Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BH.

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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 5BH 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 5BH combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BN24 5BH is a sought-after residential area on Hankham Street, 0.8km from Hankham in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, BN24 5BH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £500k. 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 5BH 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 5BH. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BN24 5BH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham2.8 km
  • Pevensey3.3 km
  • Polegate3.5 km