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.
HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANKHAM STREET, BN24 5BH.
330
48
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Hankham Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham2.8 km
- Pevensey3.3 km
- Polegate3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245BH · Data under Open Government Licence