Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

SPUR ROAD, BN26 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPUR ROAD, BN26 5BA.

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

249

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN26 5BA is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £270,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 5BA is a sought-after residential area on Spur Road, 0.6km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN26 5BA represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00107769 (shared with 5 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 5BA. 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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

BN26 5BA has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils0.9 km
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Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils0.9 km
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Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Polegate Community Express0.7 km
  • Polegate News0.5 km
  • Scent a Veg0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse & Groom0.6 km
  • Royal British legion Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Thoroughbred Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Eatery0.7 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.6 km
  • The Viceroy0.8 km
  • Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
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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

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

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Drive0.3 km
  • Joan Hughes Court0.3 km
  • Brightling Road0.4 km
  • Brightling Road0.4 km
  • Walnut Walk0.4 km