Is BN8 6JH a safe place to live?

Yes, BN8 6JH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN8 6JH?

The population for the BN8 6JH area is approximately 390 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN8 6JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN8 6JH.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN8 6JH spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN8 6JH is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Whitesmith in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron ward and the Wealden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 6JH are sourced from Output Area E00107423 (shared with 17 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 BN8 6JH. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

BN8 6JH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Blackberry Farm0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Berwick (Sussex)7.0 km
Glynde8.6 km
Uckfield8.9 km

Bus Stops

Broomham Lane0.2 km
Broomham Lane0.2 km
Fairlea0.4 km
Fairlea0.4 km