Area Analysis Wealden, South East

BN20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN20 postcode area.

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Population

21,469

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,786 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

BN20 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £471k, 76% 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 £471k. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.

home £471,185 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN20 is a postcode district in Wealden, South East, covering 726 active and 202 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN20 (17%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN20 are around £471k, up 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN20 at 127 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1015
Anti-social behaviour530
Public order261
Criminal damage and arson246
Other theft178

school Local Schools

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Gildredge House

Good1233 pupils
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils
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Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils
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Pashley Down Infant School

Good265 pupils
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Beachy Rise Guest House
  • Belle Tout Lighthouse
  • Brayscroft Private Hotel
  • Chalk Farm Hotel
  • Hydro Hotel
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The British Queen
  • Tiger Inn
  • Wheatsheaf Inn
  • Red Lion Public House
  • The Beachy Head Hotel
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Birling Gap Hotel
  • Hikers Rest Coffee Shop
  • Thai Terre
  • The Beehive, Deli on the Green
  • Ancient Grains
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Brain's Butchers
  • Kamsons Pharmacy
  • Kamsons Pharmacy
  • Mace
  • Willingdon Village Stores Ltd
  • + 8 more