BN26 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Brightling Road, 0.5km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.
For serious buyers, BN26 5AY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 6.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00107774 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTLING ROAD, BN26 5AY.
284
47
£ 38,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN26 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £338k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5AY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,250
4 sales · Mean £ 293,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5AY has low crime rates — 24 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
5 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Polegate Community Express0.6 km
- Polegate News0.5 km
- Scent a Veg0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.7 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.6 km
- The Mill Cafe0.5 km
- The Viceroy0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.5 km
- New Kao Wah0.5 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.6 km
- Snack Attack0.5 km
- The Coffee Stop0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.1 km
- Hampden Park3.3 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Drive0.1 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Romney Road0.4 km
- Romney Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265AY · Data under Open Government Licence