Area Analysis Wealden, South East

BN26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN26 postcode area.

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Population

13,126

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,167 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN26 — age 48, 75% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £443k. Property prices are trending up 18.4% year-on-year.

home £443,562 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 is a postcode district in Wealden, South East, covering 517 active and 127 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN26 (16%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN26 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN26 are around £443k, up 18.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN26 at 175 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 BN26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences673
Anti-social behaviour412
Shoplifting350
Criminal damage and arson204
Public order191

school Local Schools

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Alfriston School

Good94 pupils
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Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils
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Woodingdean Primary School

Good383 pupils
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Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

Good345 pupils
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Downs View Special School

Outstanding201 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Bopeep Farm B&B
  • Deans Place Hotel
  • Lower Claverham Farm
  • The Star Inn
  • Dacres
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Berwick Inn
  • Old Oak Inn
  • The Eight Bells
  • The George Inn
  • The Long Man Inn Ltd
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Calamar
  • New Kao Wah
  • Polegate Fisheries
  • Snack Attack
  • The Coffee Stop
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd
  • Polegate Community Express
  • Polegate News
  • Scent a Veg
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens
  • Badgers Tea House
  • Cherry Tree Eatery
  • Shot Coffee House Ltd
  • Six Bells
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited