BN8 4AN is a safe, established residential area on South Common Cottages, 0.4km from South Chailey in South Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN8 4AN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00106775 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH COMMON COTTAGES, BN8 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH COMMON COTTAGES, BN8 4AN.
265
44
£ 54,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN8 4AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 BN8 4AN — age 44, 83% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN8 4AN. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BN8 4AN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 & Shop0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColl's0.9 km
- Sheepgate Gardens0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumpton3.0 km
- Cooksbridge3.7 km
- Lewes7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Swan House0.0 km
- Swan House0.1 km
- Grantham Close0.1 km
- Grantham Close0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN84AN · Data under Open Government Licence