Living in BN24, Wealden
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN24 in Wealden. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wealden: £386,787, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN24
61 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN24 in the last 2 years, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £127,000 to £825,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 CASTLE TERRACE, BN24 5LF | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 9 MONTAGUE WAY, BN24 5NB | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 55 CASTLE VIEW GARDENS, BN24 5HR | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 51 CASTLE VIEW GARDENS, BN24 5HR | semi-detached | £310,000 | 2026-03-25 |
| 36 CASTLE VIEW GARDENS, BN24 5HP | semi-detached | £367,500 | 2026-03-19 |
| 13 EASTBOURNE ROAD, BN24 5NE | semi-detached | £179,583 | 2026-03-10 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's College | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Heron Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Stafford Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
| Roselands Infants' School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
12 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 14.4% |
| Professional occupations | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
20 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Wealden's figures.
Common questions about BN24
What is the average house price in BN24?
The average sold price in Wealden is £386,787 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN24?
Prices in Wealden are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN24?
The median of 61 recorded sales around central BN24 in the last 2 years is £335,000, ranging from £127,000 to £825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN24?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN24, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN24?
20 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN24 at risk of flooding?
Central BN24 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN24 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 20 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN24 safe?
20 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN24 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN24 or BN23, BN24 or BN22, BN24 or BN21.
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