Area Analysis Wealden, South East

BN8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN8 postcode area.

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Population

15,607

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,420 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

BN8 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £479k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £479k. Property prices are trending down 15.0% year-on-year.

home £479,812 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 is a postcode district in Wealden, South East, covering 668 active and 146 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN8 (25%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (13%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN8 are around £479k, down 15.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN8 at 116 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences688
Anti-social behaviour269
Criminal damage and arson188
Other theft188
Public order142

school Local Schools

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Chiddingly Primary School

Good94 pupils
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Hamsey Community Primary School

Good99 pupils
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Laughton Community Primary School

Good96 pupils
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Ringmer Primary and Nursery School

Good345 pupils
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Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Outstanding135 pupils
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils
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East Hoathly CofE Primary School

Good115 pupils
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Firle Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement74 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Broadacres B&B
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Old Whyly
  • Barnfield Farm B & B
  • Chapel Farm B & B
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Black Lion
  • King's Head
  • Roebuck Inn
  • Glynde Place
  • East Sussex Gliding Club
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Farleys House & Gallery
  • Happy Days Cafe
  • Masterpiece
  • Spade and Spoon Cafe
  • Sykes Bites
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Ringmer Chippy
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • McColls
  • Chiddingly Community Shop Ltd
  • Staverton Nursery
  • Barcombe Nurseries
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • + 32 more