HIGH STREET, BN26 5DH House Prices & Local Information

BN26 5DH is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN26 5DH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00107770 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.