The BN8 6BL postcode is in Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN8 |
| Ward | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron |
| 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 | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wealden |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 24237 |
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.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Laughton(0.16 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Roebuck Inn(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Glynde(4.01 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(22.13 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughton Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BN8 6AH (0.28 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN86BL is 283 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 265 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 110 adults have Level 4, while 25 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (372), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (241).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (138), followed by No religion (136).
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 (61) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (53), and Small employers and own account workers (49).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (353), and 342 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1545) and European Union EU-14 (36).