Townsend Road is in Stone Cross, Pevensey and in Wealden district. BN24 5FL is located in the Polegate Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend Road, Stone Cross, Pevensey, BN24 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN24 5FJ, BN24 5FN, BN24 5EP, BN24 5ER, BN24 5FQ, BN24 5FS, BN24 5PG, BN24 5FR, BN24 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN24 5FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 38.4% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 52.3% | 53.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 88.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 94.3% | 92.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend Road was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townsend Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels and the 147th highest crime rate of 494 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Townsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-03-04 | £550,000 |
| 8 Townsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-08-13 | £551,213 |
| 3 Townsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £421,250 | 2021-03-30 | £460,926 |
| 8 Townsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2019-12-18 | £541,444 |
| 11 Townsend Road, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2019-07-05 | £307,637 |
BN24 5FL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shinewater Primary School Milfoil Drive , Langney BN23 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hankham Primary School Hankham Road , Hankham BN24 5AY | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampden Park Infant School 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 1,997 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 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 2,319 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 | 3,422 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 | 3,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 3,662 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 | 4,925 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 | 961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 2,404 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 | 493 yd | |
| Zoe Pennington Dance Studio | Unit G2, Chaucer Business Park Dittons Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Lion Hill | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Chinese Take-Away | 5 Mimram Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Mimram Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Cross School ADUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 515 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.