Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

RATTLE ROAD, BN24 5DT House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

571

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN24 5DT spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5DT is a sought-after residential area on Rattle Road, 0.6km from Friday Street in Stone Cross. Administratively it sits within Stone Cross ward and the Bexhill and Battle constituency.

For serious buyers, BN24 5DT is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN24 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00181270 (shared with 13 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 5DT. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

BN24 5DT has low crime rates — 26 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Hazel Court School

Good113 pupils0.9 km
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The Turing School

Requires Improvement577 pupils0.9 km
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Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils0.9 km
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Shinewater Primary School

Good384 pupils1.1 km
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Hankham Primary School

Good133 pupils1.3 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pevensey & Westham1.5 km
  • Pevensey2.5 km
  • Pevensey Bay2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Uplands Farm0.0 km
  • Uplands Farm0.0 km
  • Mill View Close0.3 km
  • Mill View Close0.4 km
  • Windmill Green0.4 km