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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% 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
68
Deprivation level
2/10
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
35.55(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.72(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.6(+18%)
Other theft
6.51(+17%)
Public order
5.16(-16%)
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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in Stone Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £655,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stone Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£449,498
Flats4£209,250
Semi-Detached26£320,000
Terraced12£291,750

10 years median price trend in Stone Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone Cross.

All postcodes in Stone Cross

BN245BX

Hailsham Road

BN245BY

Hailsham Road

BN245FE

Banner Way

BN245GB

Meadowsweet Lane

BN245JY

Bailey Lane

BN245BU

Hailsham Road

BN238FB

Carnforth Crescent

BN245AN

Foords Lane

BN245BN

Hankham Hall Road

BN245HA

Stone Cross

BN245FH

Beechfield Close

BN245FU

Wood Sage Way

BN245PB

Clayton Mill Road

BN245GS

Ramsons Lane

BN245JL

Fortress Avenue

BN245BJ

Glynleigh Road

BN245DY

Windmill Green

BN245EE

Spelt Avenue

BN245EZ

Lavant Road

BN245GA

Hedge Parsley Crescent

BN245GL

Honeysuckle Lane

BN245AS

Hailsham Road

BN245FW

Red Clover Close

BN245NY

Buckwheat Way

BN245DT

Rattle Road

BN245ED

Lion Hill

BN245EL

Dittons Road

BN245PX

Singleton Mill Road

BN245FZ

Willow Herb Way

BN245JQ

Saxon Crescent

BN245DZ

Mimram Road

BN245EJ

The Crossways

BN245FT

Wood Sage Way

BN245AH

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GW

Hazel Croft

BN245GZ

Towers Road

BN245GG

Yarrow Place

BN238NU

Castle Bolton

BN245BE

Hankham Street

BN245PA

Patcham Mill Road

BN245PE

Bartley Mill Close

BN245BL

Glynleigh Road

BN245PF

Ifield Mill Close

BN238NS

Penrith Way

BN245DR

Mill View Close

BN245BA

Hankham Hall Road

BN245FB

Dallaway Drive

BN238HJ

Coniston Road

BN245AU

Milton Street

BN245BT

Hailsham Road

BN245EQ

Lion Hill

BN245PD

Nutley Mill Road

BN245EG

Lion Hill

BN245FD

Glessing Road

BN245AJ

Hankham Hall Road

BN245EX

Eden Close

BN245GE

Bracken Grove

BN245AY

Hankham Street

BN245GJ

Honeysuckle Lane

BN238NN

Ulverston Road

BN245AT

Milton Street

BN245DU

Mill Crest

BN245FF

Geering Road

BN245GP

Willow View

BN245EB

Rattle Road

BN245FY

Burdock Place

BN245GQ

Mallow Drive

BN245FA

Millers Keep

BN245BB

Hankham Hall Road

BN245DX

Rattle Road

BN245BD

Hankham Street

BN245AL

Foords Lane

BN245GN

Primrose Field

BN245NZ

Atta Gardens

BN245BH

Hankham Street

BN245GF

Pride View

BN238BQ

Oak Tree Lane

BN245AX

Milton Street

BN245EU

St Michaels Close

BN245GH

White Clover Close

BN245EY

Medina Drive

BN245GD

Teasel Green

BN245EA

Beggars Lane

BN245FX

Blackberry Grove

BN245GY

Forge Place

BN245JX

Anderida Close

BN238NJ

Carnforth Crescent

BN245QF

Stone Cross

BN245AP

Hankham Road

BN245DP

Rattle Road

BN245QW

Orwell Close

BN245JZ

Heritage Drive

BN271SF

Stone Cross

BN245EH

The Crossways

BN245GU

Sorrel Place

BN245GX

Graham Close

BN238NT

Middleham Way

BN238NZ

Wildwood

BN266QU

Glynleigh Road

BN245HZ

Towers Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.