BN26 5DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Eastbourne Road, 0.8km from Lower Willingdon in Lower Willingdon. Administratively it sits within Upper Willingdon ward and the Eastbourne constituency.
For serious buyers, BN26 5DU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00107870 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTBOURNE ROAD, BN26 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTBOURNE ROAD, BN26 5DU.
314
51
£ 42,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN26 5DU — age 51, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £430k 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 5DU. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 404,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5DU has low crime rates — 15 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
7 nearby- Downsview Butchers1.0 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Polegate Community Express0.9 km
- Polegate News0.7 km
- Scent a Veg0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.6 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd1.0 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Willingdon1.0 km
- Cherry Tree Eatery0.9 km
- The Mill Cafe0.8 km
- The Viceroy0.8 km
- Trawlers Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Calamar0.9 km
- China Garden1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- New Kao Wah0.9 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.8 km
- Hampden Park3.1 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Road end0.1 km
- Broad Road end0.2 km
- Park Croft0.2 km
- Park Croft0.2 km
- Brightling Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265DU · Data under Open Government Licence