Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

MANOR WAY, BN26 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR WAY, BN26 5AS.

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

286

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN26 5AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN26 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN26 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Manor Way, 0.4km 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 5AS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00107768 (shared with 14 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 BN26 5AS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 369,000

Semi-Detached

£ 287,000

3 sales · Mean £ 298,333

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

BN26 5AS has low crime rates — 38 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.

Shoplifting70
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft7

school Local Schools

P

Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils0.7 km
S

Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils1.0 km
P

Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Polegate Community Express0.5 km
  • Polegate News0.3 km
  • Scent a Veg0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse & Groom0.5 km
  • Royal British legion Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Thoroughbred Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Eatery0.4 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.3 km
  • The Viceroy0.7 km
  • Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Calamar0.4 km
  • New Kao Wah0.4 km
  • Polegate Fisheries0.4 km
  • Snack Attack0.4 km
  • The Coffee Stop0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate0.3 km
  • Hampden Park3.4 km
  • Pevensey & Westham5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Drive0.1 km
  • Joan Hughes Court0.2 km
  • Walnut Walk0.2 km
  • Walnut Walk0.2 km
  • Polegate Rail Station0.3 km