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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 7.9% 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. The median sale price in Stone Cross is £359,500 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £301,500 and £405,000. 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
7.9%
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: £359,500
Price per sq ft: £365
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £302K – £405K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £359,500 (about £365 per square foot) in Stone Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £599,950.

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
Detached28£409,998£348
Semi-Detached17£342,000£400
Terraced15£305,000£407
Flats3£125,000£161

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—£249,950£237,450
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£344,500£280,250
2026£410,000£95,750£298,000£315,000
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£310—£318£340
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£371£315£397£444
2026£348£149£419£361
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district.

Band A£1,819
Band B£2,122
Band C£2,425
Band D£2,728
Band E£3,335
Band F£3,941
Band G£4,547
Band H£5,457

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Stone Cross ward.

Local councillors

Daniel Oliver Upton

Stone Cross - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Stone Cross

BN245AP

Hankham Road

BN245PB

Clayton Mill Road

BN245QL

Stone Cross

BN245PX

Singleton Mill Road

BN245DP

Rattle Road

BN245BB

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GY

Forge Place

BN245NZ

Atta Gardens

BN245BH

Hankham Street

BN245EF

Adur Drive

BN238NJ

Carnforth Crescent

BN245GJ

Honeysuckle Lane

BN245NY

Buckwheat Way

BN245BP

Cottage Lane

BN266QU

Glynleigh Road

BN245QQ

Stone Cross

BN238NT

Middleham Way

BN245HZ

Towers Road

BN245AH

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GA

Hedge Parsley Crescent

BN238NS

Penrith Way

BN245EH

The Crossways

BN245GD

Teasel Green