Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

WINDMILL ROAD, BN26 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL ROAD, BN26 5BG.

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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
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN26 5BG — 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. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

home £315,555 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Windmill Road, 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 5BG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5BG 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 5BG. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

18 sales · Mean £ 291,268

Detached

£ 357,500

2 sales · Mean £ 357,500

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

BN26 5BG has low crime rates — 39 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils0.8 km
S

Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils0.9 km
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Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.7 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Polegate Community Express0.5 km
  • Polegate News0.4 km
  • Scent a Veg0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse & Groom0.4 km
  • Royal British legion Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Thoroughbred Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Eatery0.5 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.4 km
  • The Viceroy0.7 km
  • Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate0.4 km
  • Hampden Park3.3 km
  • Pevensey & Westham5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Joan Hughes Court0.2 km
  • Chestnut Drive0.2 km
  • Walnut Walk0.2 km
  • Walnut Walk0.2 km
  • Brightling Road0.3 km