BN26 5AP is a safe, established residential area on Black Path, 0.3km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate North ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN26 5AP represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00107753 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACK PATH, BN26 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACK PATH, BN26 5AP.
325
41
£ 38,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN26 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN26 5AP's 57% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £363k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5AP. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 316,000
4 sales · Mean £ 324,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5AP has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Polegate Primary School
Willingdon Community School
Willingdon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.4 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Polegate Community Express0.4 km
- Polegate News0.3 km
- Scent a Veg0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.5 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.5 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.4 km
- The Mill Cafe0.3 km
- The Viceroy0.7 km
- Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.3 km
- New Kao Wah0.3 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.3 km
- Snack Attack0.3 km
- The Coffee Stop0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.2 km
- Hampden Park3.5 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Drive0.1 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.2 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265AP · Data under Open Government Licence