CHESTNUT DRIVE, BN26 5AL House Prices & Local Information

BN26 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Drive, 0.3km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN26, BN26 5AL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00107774 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.