BN26 5BW is a sought-after residential area on St Johns Road, 0.2km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00107768 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, BN26 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, BN26 5BW.
286
45
£ 38,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN26 5BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN26 5BW — age 45, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5BW. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5BW has low crime rates — 43 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
6 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.5 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Polegate Community Express0.3 km
- Polegate News0.1 km
- Scent a Veg0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.2 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.4 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.3 km
- The Mill Cafe0.2 km
- The Viceroy0.4 km
- Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.3 km
- New Kao Wah0.3 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.1 km
- Snack Attack0.2 km
- The Coffee Stop0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.5 km
- Hampden Park3.6 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Walnut Walk0.1 km
- Walnut Walk0.1 km
- Joan Hughes Court0.1 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.1 km
- Horse and Groom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265BW · Data under Open Government Licence