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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

BN245QA

Blatchington Mill Drive

BN245GT

Ramsons Lane

BN245BP

Cottage Lane

BN238NL

Kendal Close

BN245EF

Adur Drive

BN245GR

Mallow Drive

BN245PY

Shipley Mill Close

BN245DS

Rattle Road

BN245AR

Hankham Road

BN245BG

Hankham Street

BN245FG

Boniface Close

BN245BS

Glyndley Manor Cottage Estate

BN245QD

Stone Cross

BN245BZ

Cottage Lane

Data Sources

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