Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

MANOR WAY, BN26 5AT House Prices & Local Information

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

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

284

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN26 5AT — age 47, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 5AT 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00107774 (shared with 9 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 5AT. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

9 sales · Mean £ 299,827

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

BN26 5AT has low crime rates — 37 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order8

school Local Schools

P

Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils0.6 km
S

Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils1.1 km
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Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Polegate Community Express0.5 km
  • Polegate News0.4 km
  • Scent a Veg0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse & Groom0.6 km
  • Royal British legion Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Thoroughbred Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Eatery0.5 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.4 km
  • The Viceroy0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Calamar0.4 km
  • New Kao Wah0.5 km
  • Polegate Fisheries0.4 km
  • Snack Attack0.4 km
  • The Coffee Stop0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate0.2 km
  • Hampden Park3.4 km
  • Pevensey & Westham5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Drive0.0 km
  • Porters Way0.2 km
  • Porters Way0.2 km
  • Joan Hughes Court0.3 km
  • Walnut Walk0.3 km