Ketcham Close Westham, Wealden
15 addresses across 1 postcode (BN24), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42702928.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £43,750 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pevensey and Westham, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Anderita Park, is about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stone Cross Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £43,750 | £43,750 | £43,750 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2011 | 11 BN24 5DW | Semi-detached | £43,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2011 (9); 2007-2011 (4); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 12 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN24 5DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pevensey Bay 5,850 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Hampden Park (Sussex) 861,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hankham Hall Road Westham | 30 m |
| Car parks | Sea Road Car Park | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 50.7 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Stone Cross Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coda Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Colosseum Dental (Stone Cross) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Hammonds Drive Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Shinewater, North Langney | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Anderita Park 6.8 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Pevensey Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,330 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pevensey Castle: a Saxon Shore fort, Norman defences, a medieval enclosure castle, and later associated remains, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pevensey Castle: a Saxon Shore fort, Norman defences, a medieval enclosure castle, and later associated remains | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 240 m north-west |
| Montague Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Pickens Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Shinewater Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Pevensey Bay Beach | Beach | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
| Langney Point | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 15 |
7 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hankham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stone Cross School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shinewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ketcham Close (3); On or near Romans Way (3); On or near Ash Grove (2); On or near Hankham Hall Road (2); On or near Gallows Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN24 5DW: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gallows Close · Romans Way · Gallows Lane · St John's Drive · Oaklands · Oaklands · The Linkway · Rattle Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.