BN8 4AE is a safe, established residential area on Whitegates Close, 0.1km from South Chailey in South Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN8 4AE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 18.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00106776 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEGATES CLOSE, BN8 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATES CLOSE, BN8 4AE.
273
44
£ 54,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in BN8 4AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN8 4AE. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 241,000
13 sales · Mean £ 243,973
Semi-Detached
£ 254,000
4 sales · Mean £ 269,500
Detached
£ 428,000
1 sales · Mean £ 428,000
Flat
£ 204,000
1 sales · Mean £ 204,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN8 4AE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chailey School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Gradwell Park Cafe & Shop0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColl's0.8 km
- Sheepgate Gardens0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumpton2.8 km
- Cooksbridge3.9 km
- Wivelsfield7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grantham Close0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Grantham Close0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Swan House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN84AE · Data under Open Government Licence