Medina Drive is in Stone Cross, Pevensey and in Wealden district. BN24 5EY is located in the Stone Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Medina Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN24 5EZ, BN24 5EX, BN24 5QW, BN24 5ED, BN24 5DU, BN24 5GF, BN24 5EG, BN24 5PB, BN23 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN24 5EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 37.4% | 17.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 47% | -14.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 13.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 19.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 23.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 25.7% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 92.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medina Drive was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medina Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels and the 174th lowest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Medina Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-10-27 | £340,010 |
| 40 Medina Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-12-06 | £361,923 |
| 3 Medina Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2024-05-03 | £284,275 |
| 5 Medina Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-15 | £315,309 |
| 21 Medina Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £359,950 | 2022-08-26 | £348,000 |
BN24 5EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN24 5EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School Adur Drive , Stone Cross BN24 5EF | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hankham Primary School Hankham Road , Hankham BN24 5AY | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Rise Primary School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School Priory Road , BN23 7BL | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | - not rated | 357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers | The Holly Blue Hailsham Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Lion Hill | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Chinese Take-Away | 5 Mimram Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Mimram Road | 187 yd | |
| The Co-op Welcome | 95 Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School ADUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Shinewater Sports & Community Centre MILFOIL DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| The Causeway School LARKSPUR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Shinewater Lane SHINEWATER LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.