Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

EAST STREET, BN25 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, BN25 1AA.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN25 1AA has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN25 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on East Street, 0.4km from Seaford in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford South ward and the Lewes constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN25 1AA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 6.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN25 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00107061 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN25 1AA. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

4 sales · Mean £ 308,737

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 408,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN25 1AA has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour67
Shoplifting56
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Seaford Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Annecy Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement171 pupils0.7 km
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Seaford Head School

Outstanding1387 pupils1.0 km
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Cradle Hill Community Primary School

Good616 pupils1.3 km
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St. John's School (Seaford)

Inadequate32 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Seaford Football Club0.4 km
  • Downs 60+ Club0.9 km
  • Crouch Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Seaford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Seaford Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • M T Reade0.7 km
  • Angies Newsagents0.9 km
  • Costcutter Claremont0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Brians Newsagents0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House Seaford Ltd0.9 km
  • Avondale Hotel0.3 km
  • Holmes Lodge Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Mercread Youth Centre0.1 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • The View0.9 km
  • Wave Leisure0.9 km
  • Frankie's Beach Cafe0.5 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • R & B Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Happy Chef0.9 km
  • Delicious Doner0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Lucky House0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.1 km
  • Tesco Seaford Express0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford0.3 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise)1.8 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Sutton Road0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km