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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 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
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

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 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
Flats4£209,250
Semi-Detached20£329,998
Terraced15£290,000
Detached37£448,995

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

BN245BH

Hankham Street

BN245EF

Adur Drive

BN238NJ

Carnforth Crescent

BN245GJ

Honeysuckle Lane

BN245NY

Buckwheat Way

BN245BP

Cottage Lane

BN266QU

Glynleigh Road

BN238NT

Middleham Way

BN245HZ

Towers Road

BN245AH

Hankham Hall Road

BN245GA

Hedge Parsley Crescent

BN238NS

Penrith Way

BN245EH

The Crossways

BN245GD

Teasel Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.