Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DP.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN24 5DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN24 5DP — age 45, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN24, BN24 5DP offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00181269 (shared with 14 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 5DP. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 332,500

1 sales · Mean £ 332,500

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

BN24 5DP has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Hazel Court School

Good113 pupils1.3 km
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The Turing School

Requires Improvement577 pupils1.3 km
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Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement415 pupils1.4 km
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Shinewater Primary School

Good384 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham1.2 km
  • Pevensey2.2 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill View Close0.1 km
  • Mill View Close0.1 km
  • Uplands Farm0.4 km
  • Uplands Farm0.4 km
  • Gallows Lane0.4 km