BN25 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mercread Road, 0.5km from Seaford in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford South ward and the Lewes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN25 1AB is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN25 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00107061 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERCREAD ROAD, BN25 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCREAD ROAD, BN25 1AB.
220
48
£ 37,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BN25 1AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN25 1AB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 303,000
Terraced
£ 287,500
3 sales · Mean £ 296,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN25 1AB has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Annecy Catholic Primary School
Seaford Primary School
Seaford Head School
Cradle Hill Community Primary School
St. John's School (Seaford)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Seaford Football Club0.3 km
- Downs 60+ Club0.8 km
- The Seven Sisters1.0 km
- Crouch Bowling Club0.1 km
- Seaford Bowling Club0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Central Convenience Stores1.0 km
- M T Reade0.6 km
- Sutton Corner Service Station0.9 km
- Angies Newsagents1.0 km
- Costcutter Claremont1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Florence House Seaford Ltd0.8 km
- Avondale Hotel0.3 km
- Holmes Lodge Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Mercread Youth Centre0.0 km
- The Lodge Coffee Shop0.7 km
- The View0.8 km
- Wave Leisure0.8 km
- Frankie's Beach Cafe0.5 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- R & B Fish Bar1.0 km
- The Happy Chef1.0 km
- Delicious Doner0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Lucky House0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.2 km
- Tesco Seaford Express0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaford0.4 km
- Bishopstone (Hill Rise)1.9 km
- Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton Road0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN251AB · Data under Open Government Licence