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.
BN8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN8 postcode area.
15,607
47
£ 49,420 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Chiddingly Primary School
Hamsey Community Primary School
Laughton Community Primary School
Ringmer Primary and Nursery School
Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
East Hoathly CofE Primary School
Firle Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Broadacres B&B
- Buffalo Bills
- Old Whyly
- Barnfield Farm B & B
- Chapel Farm B & B
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Black Lion
- King's Head
- Roebuck Inn
- Glynde Place
- East Sussex Gliding Club
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Farleys House & Gallery
- Happy Days Cafe
- Masterpiece
- Spade and Spoon Cafe
- Sykes Bites
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Domino's Pizza
- Ringmer Chippy
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- McColls
- Chiddingly Community Shop Ltd
- Staverton Nursery
- Barcombe Nurseries
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- + 32 more
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