Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

THE CLOSE, BN25 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, BN25 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN25 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 88% owned. BN25 1BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £812k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £812,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN25 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Close, 0.9km from Seaford in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford South ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN25 1BA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £812k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN25 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00107063 (shared with 17 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 1BA. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 812,500

1 sales · Mean £ 812,500

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

BN25 1BA has low crime rates — 17 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Annecy Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement171 pupils0.3 km
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Seaford Head School

Outstanding1387 pupils0.6 km
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Seaford Primary School

Good412 pupils1.2 km
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Cuckmere House School

Outstanding88 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Seaford Football Club0.3 km
  • Downs 60+ Club0.9 km
  • Crouch Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Seaford Constitutional Club0.6 km
  • The Cinque Ports0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • M T Reade0.8 km
  • Sutton Corner Service Station0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Brians Newsagents1.0 km
  • C Walbrin & Sons0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Florence House Seaford Ltd0.2 km
  • Avondale Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Mercread Youth Centre0.6 km
  • Micklefield Nursery School0.8 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • The View0.2 km
  • Wave Leisure0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Tesco Seaford Express0.9 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Delicious Doner0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Lucky House0.7 km
  • New Sun Rise0.8 km
  • Osbornes Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford0.9 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise)2.5 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Seaford Head Lower School0.3 km
  • Links Road0.4 km
  • Seaford Head Lower School0.4 km
  • Links Road0.4 km
  • Rother Road0.4 km