The BN8 5AF postcode is in Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN8 |
| Ward | Danehill & Fletching |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly |
| 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 | Danehill & Fletching |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wealden |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 20636 |
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 Accessible countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Embers Camping Catering & Shop, Retailers - Other
Address: BN8 5AF
Branching Out Adventures, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: BN8 5AF
The nearest places is Shortgate(0.77 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Uckfield(3.14 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(19.95 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN85AF is 218 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1173), Between 65 to 74 (1024), and Below 14 (1022).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 185 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 80 adults have Level 4, while 22 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (329), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (161).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (102), followed by No religion (93).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42) followed by Small employers and own account workers (32), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (298), and 279 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1185) and Middle East and Asia (24).