BN26 Postcode Area Information

Population
13,146
Avg Annual Income
£40,167
Full Time Employees
22.16%
Average Age
47.79

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, in the South East, England region.

The BN26 postcode area, also known as the Polegate postcode area, is nestled in East Sussex, England. Its geography comprises charming countryside landscapes blending with serene coastline sceneries, which promises a satisfying blend of rural and seaside living. The region is most known for its proximity to the South Downs National Park that provides a plethora of recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking trails.

It covers areas such as Polegate, Alfriston, East Dean, and Hankham, characterized by residential estates and commercial centers. The region provides a variety of amenities that cater to the needs of its residents, including supermarkets, medical centers, schools, and leisure facilities. The Eastbourne District General Hospital, one of the largest NHS hospitals in Sussex, is also easily accessible from BN26.

In terms of transportation, the BN26 postcode area enjoys a well-connected transport infrastructure. It has the Polegate railway station that affords effortless journeys to major towns and cities such as Brighton, Lewes, Hastings, and London. The area also enjoys an efficient road network with the A22 and A27 roads passing through Polegate. Additionally, local bus services are available for intra-city commuting.

Its strategic location allows residents to enjoy the benefits of urban living while relishing the beauty and peace of the countryside. Overall, the BN26 postcode area is a vibrant community that blends modern living with nature's splendor, making it an ideal place for both living and visiting.

A Major part of this postcode area describes a community with a younger population compared to the surrounding area, living mainly in flats.

Residents:

  • More residents are below retirement age than the average.
  • Most people live in flats, more than any other postcode in the group.
  • Few residents live in care homes or communal establishments.
  • This is the least diverse community within the "Ageing Communities" group in terms of ethnicity.

Employment:

  • Many residents work in managerial and professional roles, similar to the surrounding area.
  • Few residents have jobs in manual or basic labor positions.

A Major part of this postcode area represents a younger and less diverse community compared to the surrounding area. Residents tend to live in flats and work in professional roles.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Arlington, Lower Willingdon, Polegate Central, Polegate North, Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill, South Downs electoral wards.

BN26 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
BN26 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of BN26 postcode area is 13,146. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 12,057, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 372. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (6,195), followed by No religion (5,767).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,982), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (3,005).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (5,530), while 4,025 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Education

Regarding education, 3,276 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,912 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (1047)
  • Managers, directors and senior officials (841), and
  • Skilled trades occupations (759)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (4604), Between 75 to 100 (4594), and Between 55 to 64 (4467).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (2,396) followed by Small employers and own account workers (1,632), and Intermediate occupations (1,513).

Postcodes in BN26

There are total 3 postcode sectors present in the BN26 (listed below). The postcode BN26 has a total of 649 postcodes.

BN26 5ST (terminated)
BN26 5WD (terminated)
BN26 5WJ (terminated)
BN26 5DX (terminated)
BN26 5JA (terminated)
BN26 5FE (terminated)
BN26 5FB (terminated)
BN26 5EZ (terminated)
BN26 5JF (terminated)
BN26 5WR (terminated)
BN26 5BZ (terminated)
BN26 5EJ (terminated)
BN26 5EW (terminated)
BN26 5HD (terminated)
BN26 5LF (terminated)
BN26 5LW (terminated)
BN26 5RT (terminated)
BN26 5SS (terminated)
BN26 5WZ (terminated)
BN26 5YZ (terminated)
BN26 5WF (terminated)
BN26 5YT (terminated)
BN26 5QW (terminated)
BN26 5QR (terminated)
BN26 5WG (terminated)
BN26 5YY (terminated)
BN26 5WE (terminated)
BN26 5EQ (terminated)
BN26 5WB (terminated)
BN26 5WH (terminated)
BN26 5WA (terminated)
BN26 5TZ (terminated)
BN26 5QZ (terminated)
BN26 5RR (terminated)
BN26 5DG (terminated)
BN26 5RX (terminated)
BN26 5EL (terminated)
BN26 5UW (terminated)
BN26 5DW (terminated)
BN26 5DZ (terminated)
BN26 5EG (terminated)
BN26 5TF (terminated)
BN26 5SF (terminated)
BN26 5XX (terminated)
BN26 5TQ (terminated)
BN26 5PB (terminated)
BN26 5UB (terminated)
BN26 5EH (terminated)
BN26 5RU (terminated)
BN26 5BH (terminated)
BN26 5DE (terminated)
BN26 5BD (terminated)
BN26 5NP (terminated)
BN26 6WE (terminated)
BN26 6UU (terminated)
BN26 6AX (terminated)
BN26 6WB (terminated)
BN26 6WD (terminated)
BN26 6TQ (terminated)
BN26 6RW (terminated)
BN26 6XQ (terminated)
BN26 6YZ (terminated)
BN26 6WG (terminated)
BN26 6WA (terminated)
BN26 6BW (terminated)
BN26 6EU (terminated)
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BN26 6HZ (terminated)
BN26 6JX (terminated)
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BN26 6DZ (terminated)
BN26 6WX (terminated)
BN26 6FX (terminated)
BN26 6WP (terminated)
BN26 6QW (terminated)
BN26 6RG (terminated)
BN26 6DX (terminated)
BN26 6DY (terminated)
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BN26 6ZP (terminated)
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BN26 6SQ (terminated)
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BN26 6JE (terminated)
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BN26 9BH (terminated)
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BN26 9BP (terminated)
BN26 9BQ (terminated)
BN26 9BN (terminated)
BN26 9AP (terminated)
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BN26 9BD (terminated)
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BN26 9AG (terminated)
BN26 9AH (terminated)
BN26 9AT (terminated)
BN26 9AW (terminated)
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BN26 9AA (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaBN26
Ward

Arlington

Lower Willingdon

Polegate Central

Polegate North

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

South Downs

LTLA22Wealden
UTLA22East Sussex
RegionSouth East
CountryEngland

BN26 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

18

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other crime

3

Other theft

8

Public order

2

Robbery

19

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

18

Violence and sexual offences

28

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

4

Other theft

6

Public order

15

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

24

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

1

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other crime

4

Other theft

3

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

15

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

18

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

1

Other crime

7

Other theft

9

Public order

7

Shoplifting

19

Violence and sexual offences

22

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

6

Other theft

7

Public order

18

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

4

Vehicle crime

18

Violence and sexual offences

19

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other theft

7

Public order

30

Shoplifting

5

Vehicle crime

27

Violence and sexual offences

18

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

1

Other crime

7

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

4

Public order

16

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

21

Violence and sexual offences

11

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

3

Other crime

3

Other theft

2

Possession of weapons

6

Public order

4

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

16

Violence and sexual offences

7

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

4

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

5

Drugs

9

Other crime

4

Other theft

3

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

3

Shoplifting

4

Vehicle crime

29

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

1

Burglary

7

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other crime

2

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

1

Robbery

4

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

21

Violence and sexual offences

10

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

5

Other theft

5

Public order

15

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

33

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other crime

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

6

Public order

1

Robbery

7

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

26

Violence and sexual offences

8

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

9

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

4

Shoplifting

2

Theft from the person

1

Vehicle crime

25

Violence and sexual offences

12

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

7

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

7

Other theft

7

Public order

4

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

4

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

16

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

2

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

8

Other theft

7

Public order

5

Shoplifting

6

Vehicle crime

18

Violence and sexual offences

11

Anti-social behaviour

8

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other theft

2

Public order

2

Vehicle crime

14

Violence and sexual offences

10

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

5

Other theft

7

Public order

3

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

20

Violence and sexual offences

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Public order

1

Theft from the person

5

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other theft

6

Public order

5

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

13

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

4

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

1

Other crime

10

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

1

Public order

7

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

16

Violence and sexual offences

11

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

7

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

7

Other theft

7

Public order

5

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

20

Violence and sexual offences

BN26 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£540,000.00£425,000.00 - £757,000.005
Semi-Detached£386,750.00£280,000.00 - £525,000.004
Terraced£290,750.00£261,500.00 - £320,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Flat£215,000.00£215,000.00 - £215,000.001
Semi-Detached£595,000.00£595,000.00 - £595,000.001
Terraced£295,000.00£295,000.00 - £295,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£327,500.00£92,500.00 - £490,000.003
Flat£145,125.00£105,000.00 - £183,000.003
Other£265,000.00£265,000.00 - £265,000.001
Semi-Detached£350,000.00£305,000.00 - £450,000.005
Terraced£309,250.00£160,000.00 - £412,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£692,500.00£625,000.00 - £760,000.002
Other£900,000.00£900,000.00 - £900,000.001
Semi-Detached£310,416.67£265,000.00 - £375,000.006
Terraced£335,000.00£335,000.00 - £335,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£592,666.67£323,000.00 - £1,105,000.003
Other£450,000.00£450,000.00 - £450,000.001
Semi-Detached£368,000.00£270,000.00 - £490,000.006
Terraced£340,000.00£340,000.00 - £340,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£536,666.67£380,000.00 - £820,000.003
Flat£179,950.00£179,950.00 - £179,950.001
Other£682,000.00£682,000.00 - £682,000.001
Semi-Detached£350,884.62£202,000.00 - £710,000.0013
Terraced£383,625.00£300,000.00 - £620,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£377,305.00£249,610.00 - £570,000.004
Flat£88,000.00£88,000.00 - £88,000.001
Other£250,000.00£250,000.00 - £250,000.001
Semi-Detached£408,500.00£260,000.00 - £750,000.008
Terraced£344,500.00£318,500.00 - £375,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£451,285.71£327,000.00 - £670,000.007
Flat£147,000.00£147,000.00 - £147,000.001
Other£1,975,000.00£1,975,000.00 - £1,975,000.001
Semi-Detached£301,416.67£285,000.00 - £343,500.006
Terraced£340,000.00£305,000.00 - £375,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£441,666.67£385,000.00 - £555,000.003
Flat£177,333.33£162,000.00 - £185,000.003
Semi-Detached£389,625.00£310,000.00 - £575,000.008
Terraced£292,333.33£270,000.00 - £307,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£719,444.33£340,000.00 - £1,930,000.0012
Flat£663,720.00£112,500.00 - £1,150,000.006
Other£205,000.00£205,000.00 - £205,000.001
Semi-Detached£398,583.33£267,000.00 - £725,000.0018
Terraced£259,333.33£185,000.00 - £338,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£424,700.00£200,000.00 - £710,000.0010
Flat£160,000.00£160,000.00 - £160,000.001
Other£363,333.33£205,000.00 - £442,500.003
Semi-Detached£415,214.29£320,000.00 - £1,010,000.0014
Terraced£352,100.00£285,000.00 - £450,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£595,555.56£380,000.00 - £875,000.009
Flat£200,000.00£200,000.00 - £200,000.001
Semi-Detached£354,611.11£271,000.00 - £863,000.0018
Terraced£277,500.00£252,500.00 - £310,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£496,433.33£310,000.00 - £775,000.0015
Flat£197,000.00£193,000.00 - £205,000.003
Other£520,800.00£520,800.00 - £520,800.001
Semi-Detached£370,500.00£192,000.00 - £570,000.006
Terraced£351,166.67£247,000.00 - £450,000.0012
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£506,142.86£258,000.00 - £1,015,000.007
Flat£160,833.33£107,500.00 - £215,000.003
Semi-Detached£349,142.86£189,000.00 - £400,000.007
Terraced£246,875.00£172,500.00 - £370,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£451,100.00£375,000.00 - £550,000.0010
Flat£167,750.00£141,000.00 - £190,000.004
Semi-Detached£355,833.33£230,000.00 - £605,000.009
Terraced£328,000.00£270,000.00 - £415,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£461,500.00£311,000.00 - £700,000.004
Flat£196,000.00£196,000.00 - £196,000.001
Semi-Detached£345,000.00£290,000.00 - £430,000.004
Terraced£285,000.00£285,000.00 - £285,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£647,187.50£325,000.00 - £1,025,000.008
Flat£149,250.00£110,000.00 - £175,000.004
Other£952,500.00£600,000.00 - £1,200,000.003
Semi-Detached£433,250.00£278,000.00 - £740,000.004
Terraced£358,333.33£325,000.00 - £420,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£471,500.00£385,000.00 - £547,000.008
Semi-Detached£368,666.67£315,000.00 - £463,000.006
Terraced£350,777.78£247,500.00 - £550,000.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£688,750.00£315,000.00 - £1,535,000.004
Flat£187,666.67£155,000.00 - £225,000.003
Semi-Detached£362,142.86£310,000.00 - £475,000.007
Terraced£343,875.00£269,000.00 - £418,750.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£924,571.43£400,000.00 - £2,750,000.007
Flat£145,000.00£145,000.00 - £145,000.001
Semi-Detached£383,666.67£265,000.00 - £580,000.009
Terraced£345,000.00£345,000.00 - £345,000.001
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Alfriston SchoolPrimary, Good94 5-11BN265XB
Polegate Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding669 2-11BN266PT
Woodingdean Primary SchoolPrimary, Good383 4-11BN26BB
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryPrimary, Good345 2-11BN26RH
Downs View Special SchoolSpecial, Outstanding201 3-19BN26BB
Amenities
  • Bopeep Farm B&B, BN26 6UJ
  • Deans Place Hotel, BN26 5TW
  • Lower Claverham Farm, BN26 6TJ
  • The Star Inn, BN26 5TA
  • Dacres, BN26 5TP
  • Cricketers Arms, BN26 6SP
  • Berwick Inn, BN26 6SZ
  • Old Oak Inn, BN26 6SJ
  • The Eight Bells, BN26 5QB
  • The George Inn, BN26 5SY
  • Costa Coffee, BN26 6AQ
  • Cuckoo Shack Cafe, BN26 6QP
  • Drusillas Zoo Park, BN26 5QS
  • Eastbourne & District Preservation, BN26 5JA
  • Explorers Restaurant, Drusillas Zoo Park, BN26 5QS
  • Health + Plus Ltd, BN26 6QH
  • Achieve Together, BN26 5DU
  • Alfriston Court Care Home, BN26 5UR
  • The Polegate Nursing Home, BN26 5AP
  • The Queensmead Nursing Home, BN26 6BU
  • Abbeyfield House, BN26 5XB
  • Morrisons Daily, BN26 6EH
  • Rathfinny Wine Estate Limited, BN26 5TU
  • Wild Alchemy Foods, BN26 6SH
  • Ki Kefir, BN26 6SH
  • Bay Tree Foods, BN26 6SH
  • Hunter Gather Cook, BN26 6UJ
  • One Stop Stores Ltd, BN26 5AB
  • Polegate Community Express, BN26 6AH
  • Polegate News, BN26 5AA
  • Scent a Veg, BN26 5EP
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre, BN26 6QF
  • Tesco Express, BN26 5DD
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited, BN26 6AQ
  • Calamar, BN26 6AG
  • New Kao Wah, BN26 6AG
  • Polegate Fisheries, BN26 5AB
  • Snack Attack, BN26 6AJ
  • The Coffee Stop, BN26 6AQ
  • Cadence Cycle Club, BN26 5RA
  • Community Oven Ltd, BN26 6JF
  • Alfriston School Primary School, BN26 5XB
  • Polegate School Parents & Friends Association, BN26 6PT