BN26 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on Otteham Close, 0.6km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.
For serious buyers, BN26 5AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00107769 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTTEHAM CLOSE, BN26 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTTEHAM CLOSE, BN26 5AZ.
249
60
£ 38,500 /yr
36%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 60, 93% owned. BN26 5AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £327k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5AZ. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Terraced
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5AZ has low crime rates — 18 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 Ltd0.6 km
- Polegate Community Express0.6 km
- Polegate News0.6 km
- Scent a Veg0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.7 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.8 km
- Thoroughbred Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.6 km
- The Mill Cafe0.5 km
- The Viceroy1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.6 km
- New Kao Wah0.6 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.6 km
- Snack Attack0.6 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
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Chestnut Drive0.2 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Romney Road0.3 km
- Romney Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265AZ · Data under Open Government Licence