Maresfield Drive, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey, BN24 6RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN24 6RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.5%	51.4%	-4.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	44.5%	48.6%	4.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BN24 6RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.6%	26.1%	3.5%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	52.1%	2.3%	44.2%	7.9%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	12.7%	9%	-3.7%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	11.8%	10.7%	-1.1%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.3%	26.8%	-5.5%	48.4%	-21.6%
Good health	34.6%	43.3%	8.7%	33.6%	9.7%
Fair health	20.1%	17.6%	-2.5%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	10.6%	10.7%	0.1%	4.0%	6.7%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	25.3%	-11.4%	18.2%	7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	13.7%	-2.1%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	11.2%	-1.5%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	9%	3.1%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	18%	9.0%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	18.9%	4.0%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	5%	3.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.3%
White	96.5%	99.2%	2.7%	81.4%	17.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	96.5%	96.6%	0.1%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	2%	3.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	96.9%	1.6%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Maresfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maresfield Drive was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maresfield Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels and the 134th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN24 6RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maresfield Drive are based on 84 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maresfield Drive, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey, BN24 6RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN24 6RS

Average Price
£276,425

Semi-Detached
£258,400

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,081

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maresfield Drive

Average Price
£274,231

Semi-Detached
£264,394

Terraced
£279,067

Detached
£313,080

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,989

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maresfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-03-15	£258,947
21 Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-03-11	£357,509
19 Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£303,000	2018-12-03	£356,340
28 Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2017-03-14	£247,587
24 Maresfield Drive, Pevensey, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2016-10-05	£237,259

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN24 6RS

Employment

BN24 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN24 6RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	11
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	12
Manufacturing	10
Education	9
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School High Street , Westham BN24 5LP	3out of 4	2,354 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langney Primary Academy Chailey Close , BN23 7EA	3out of 4	4,220 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive , Sovereign Harbour South BN23 5SW	3out of 4	4,627 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Junior School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	4,781 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Rise Community Infant School Chaffinch Road , Langney BN23 7SL	3out of 4	4,848 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's College Priory Road , BN23 7BL	3out of 4	4,045 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	5,446 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	5,196 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pevensey Bay Aqua Club	Pevensey Bay Aqua Club Sea Road	940 yd
Be-Rad Watersports	The Old Bank, Wallsend House Richmond Road	985 yd
The Bayside Diner	4 Eastbourne Road	989 yd
Ocean View Bakery & Restaurant	7 Eastbourne Road	991 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose's Fish Bar	8 Eastbourne Road	1,027 yd
PFC Kebab	1, Pevensey Court Shops Eastbourne Road	1,042 yd
Miah Restaurant and Take Away	22 Eastbourne Road	1,051 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BN24 6RS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	57.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	57.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.