BN26 5DN is a sought-after residential area on Willow Drive, 0.6km 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 5DN offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00107770 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW DRIVE, BN26 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW DRIVE, BN26 5DN.
355
56
£ 38,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN26 5DN 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
BN26 5DN is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5DN. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 292,500
4 sales · Mean £ 283,750
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5DN has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Willingdon Community School
Willingdon Primary School
Polegate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Polegate Community Express0.6 km
- Polegate News0.5 km
- Scent a Veg0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.3 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.6 km
- The Mill Cafe0.6 km
- The Viceroy0.5 km
- Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.6 km
- New Kao Wah0.7 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.5 km
- Snack Attack0.6 km
- The Coffee Stop0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.8 km
- Hampden Park3.4 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brightling Road0.1 km
- Brightling Road0.1 km
- Wannock Road Recreation Ground0.2 km
- St George's Church0.2 km
- Wannock Road Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265DN · Data under Open Government Licence