Town Pop. 4,103

Living in Stone Cross: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stone Cross scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the BN24 postcode district scores higher. Stone Cross leads all 4.

The BN24 district averages 47/100, putting Stone Cross 11 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Stone Cross sits 15 points above the BN24 district figure of 33/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see BN24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 150 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hedge Parsley Crescent 35 crimes
  2. 2 Bracken Grove 26 crimes
  3. 3 Dittons Road 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
50
5 schools in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hazel Court SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hankham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shinewater Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stone Cross SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Turing SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital2 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital17.3 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,994 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)68.6%
available across Wealden
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Wealden · 2026-27
A £1,819
B £2,122
C £2,425
D £2,728
E £3,334
F £3,940
G £4,547
H £5,456
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Pevensey and Westham 1.4 mi
Hampden Park 1.5 mi
Polegate 2.1 mi
J10A M23 27.6 mi
J11 M23 28.2 mi
J11 M23 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 39
Detached £402,500 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£295k £346k £399k £450k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Westham 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Crumbles 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Magham Down 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hellingly 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Dicker 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Herstmonceux 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Dean and Friston 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Cross a nice place to live?

Stone Cross is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stone Cross is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stone Cross?

Stone Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 349 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stone Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Stone Cross are Hazel Court School, Hankham Primary School and Shinewater Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Stone Cross in total.

What are house prices like in Stone Cross?

The current median house price in Stone Cross is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £402,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stone Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Stone Cross

BN24 47 ⇄

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