The BN26 5RJ postcode is in Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN26 |
| Ward | South Downs |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wealden |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Eastbourne |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | South Downs |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Lewes |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21749 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Prospering countryside life / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Winton(0.44 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Berwick (Sussex)(1.85 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(27.66 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BN26 5XB (0.60 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN265RJ is 430 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2243), Between 65 to 74 (2012), and Between 55 to 64 (1979).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 381 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 15.
Regarding education, 185 adults have Level 4, while 50 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (604), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (362).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (231), followed by No religion (164).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (95) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (82), and Small employers and own account workers (81).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (869), and 403 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2022) and European Union EU-14 (47).