BN24 5DH is a sought-after residential area on Rattle Road, 0.6km from Westham in Westham. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5DH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00107741 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DH.
266
55
£ 45,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN24 5DH — age 55, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN24 5DH. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 321,000
7 sales · Mean £ 348,285
Flat
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,666
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BN24 5DH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
Hankham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Campsite Shop0.9 km
- Westham News0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Heron0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Horeaus0.7 km
- Old Swan Fish and Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pevensey & Westham0.7 km
- Pevensey1.6 km
- Pevensey Bay1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Gallows Lane roundabout0.0 km
- Gallows Lane roundabout0.1 km
- Gallows Lane0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN245DH · Data under Open Government Licence