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About

Stone Cross ward is a primarily residential area located on the western edge of Eastbourne, within the Wealden district. The layout is characterised by post-war and modern housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities are centred around the main roundabout, hosting a supermarket, several smaller shops, and a medical centre. The area functions as a practical suburb for commuters, with straightforward road links to both the town centre and the A22.

The geography is defined by its position on the levels just north of the South Downs, giving it flat, open surroundings. Pevensey Levels, a large area of reclaimed marshland, lies immediately to the east. A notable local landmark is the historic Stone Cross windmill, a white post mill which stands prominently near the primary school. Recreational space is provided by the King George's Field, a large public park with sports facilities.

Area overview

On average Stone Cross has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stone Cross is £54,835 per year. There are 2 schools in Stone Cross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stone Cross is home to around 3,685 people, with a population density of about 456.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stone Cross Population
3,685
Population density
456.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.43(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.27(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+39%)
Other theft
7.33(+31%)
Public order
5.7(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,379
91.7%
Other White
103
2.8%
Indian
29
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.65%
Other Asian
22
0.6%
Total population: 3,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
869
29.86%
Level 3 (A level)
594
20.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
491
16.87%
No qualifications
387
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 2,910

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
667
46.26%
Owns outright
504
34.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
116
8.04%
Other social rented
82
5.69%
Shared ownership
35
2.43%
Total households: 1,442

Property prices in Stone Cross

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£369
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£313K – £415K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £369 per square foot) in Stone Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £546,246.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stone Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£409,998£354
Semi-Detached15£370,000£402
Terraced15£290,000£414
Flats3£213,500£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stone Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£254,975£234,950
2017£337,000£261,950£252,000
2018£343,998£184,950£274,975£245,000
2019£332,498£190,975£279,450£247,000
2020£364,500£170,975£270,000£264,975
2021£373,500£156,000£282,000£247,500
2022£430,000£205,500£334,995£349,950
2023£415,000£200,500£315,000£285,000
2024£427,500£175,000£322,498£289,950
2025£448,995£209,250£329,998£280,250
2026£400,000£125,000£298,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309£318£341
2017£315£318£307
2018£306£318£324£325
2019£320£243£337£358
2020£315£264£341£339
2021£344£194£362£382
2022£347£390£399£417
2023£354£303£409£431
2024£364£262£407£450
2025£370£315£400£444
2026£344£161£419£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stone Cross in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Stone Cross

Is Stone Cross safe?

Stone Cross records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stone Cross?

The median sale price in Stone Cross is £375,000 (about £369 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stone Cross?

Stone Cross has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stone Cross?

Stone Cross scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stone Cross sits around rank 28,206 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Stone Cross?

The average household income in Stone Cross is around £54,835 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stone Cross?

Stone Cross is represented by 1 elected councillor: Daniel Oliver Upton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Stone Cross

BN245GS

Ramsons Lane

BN245BT

Hailsham Road

BN245FY

Burdock Place

BN245GP

Willow View

BN245FD

Glessing Road

BN245DZ

Mimram Road

BN245GN

Primrose Field

BN245QW

Orwell Close

BN245FG

Boniface Close

BN245GL

Honeysuckle Lane

BN245EB

Rattle Road

BN245EU

St Michaels Close

BN245EG

Lion Hill

BN245FH

Beechfield Close

BN245QD

Stone Cross

BN245JY

Bailey Lane

BN245BZ

Cottage Lane

BN245BD

Hankham Street

BN245FA

Millers Keep

BN245BL

Glynleigh Road

BN245FW

Red Clover Close

BN245EZ

Lavant Road

BN245AY

Hankham Street

BN238NZ

Wildwood

BN245BJ

Glynleigh Road

BN245FZ

Willow Herb Way

BN245FE

Banner Way

BN245EE

Spelt Avenue

BN245BE

Hankham Street

BN245GT

Ramsons Lane

BN245BN

Hankham Hall Road

BN245AR

Hankham Road

BN245PA

Patcham Mill Road

BN245DR

Mill View Close

BN245DY

Windmill Green

BN245AL

Foords Lane

BN245AU

Milton Street

BN245JX

Anderida Close

BN245ED

Lion Hill

BN245BY

Hailsham Road

BN245BA

Hankham Hall Road

BN238NU

Castle Bolton

BN245FF

Geering Road

BN238BQ

Oak Tree Lane

BN245EX

Eden Close

BN245GQ

Mallow Drive

BN245EL

Dittons Road

BN271SF

Stone Cross

BN245PF

Ifield Mill Close

BN245DS

Rattle Road

BN245BX

Hailsham Road

BN245FX

Blackberry Grove

BN245AN

Foords Lane

BN245FB

Dallaway Drive

BN245HA

Barley Lane

BN245GR

Mallow Drive

BN245EJ

The Crossways

BN245BG

Hankham Street

BN245PY

Shipley Mill Close

BN245GX

Graham Close

BN245AJ

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GH

White Clover Close

BN245FT

Wood Sage Way

BN245AX

Milton Street

BN245GZ

Towers Road

BN245GG

Yarrow Place

BN245JZ

Heritage Drive

BN245AS

Hailsham Road

BN238HJ

Coniston Road

BN245GU

Sorrel Place

BN245BS

Glyndley Manor Cottage Estate

BN245GE

Bracken Grove

BN245AT

Milton Street

BN238FB

Carnforth Crescent

BN238NL

Kendal Close

BN245JL

Fortress Avenue

BN238NN

Ulverston Road

BN245GW

Hazel Croft

BN245GF

Pride View

BN245JQ

Saxon Crescent

BN245DT

Rattle Road

BN245QF

Funnell Drive

BN245QA

Blatchington Mill Drive

BN245DU

Mill Crest

BN245PE

Bartley Mill Close

BN245BU

Hailsham Road

BN245PD

Nutley Mill Road

BN245GB

Meadowsweet Lane

BN245FU

Wood Sage Way

BN245EA

Beggars Lane

BN245EY

Medina Drive

BN245EQ

Lion Hill

BN245DX

Rattle Road

BN245AP

Hankham Road

BN245PB

Clayton Mill Road

BN245PX

Singleton Mill Road

BN245DP

Rattle Road

BN245BB

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GY

Forge Place

BN245NZ

Atta Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.