Is BN26 6GE a safe place to live?

Yes, BN26 6GE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BN26 6GE?

The average property price in BN26 6GE is currently around £366k.

What is the population of BN26 6GE?

The population for the BN26 6GE area is approximately 404 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

CORNFLOWER CRESCENT, BN26 6GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNFLOWER CRESCENT, BN26 6GE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

404

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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10/10

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4/10

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9/10

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3/10

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7/10

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7/10

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9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN26 6GE — age 38, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 6GE is a safe, established residential area on Cornflower Crescent in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate Central ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN26, BN26 6GE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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: Average house prices are around £366k, up 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 6GE are sourced from Output Area E00181253 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 6GE. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%

Asian / British Asian3.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 290,000

15 sales · Mean £ 296,333

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

28 sales · Mean £ 334,875

Detached

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 423,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN26 6GE 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.

Violence and sexual offences11

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson4

Other crime2

Other theft2

school Local Schools

Stone Cross School

Good418 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Sharnfold Farm0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Zoe Pennington Dance Studio0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Polegate1.3 km
Hampden Park2.8 km
Pevensey & Westham3.9 km

Bus Stops

Chaucer Industrial Estate0.1 km
Chaucer Industrial Estate0.1 km
Downley0.3 km
Downley0.3 km
Dittons Farm0.3 km