Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN25 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN25 1AF.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, BN25 1AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BN25 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Seaford in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford South ward and the Lewes constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN25 1AF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN25 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00107061 (shared with 7 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 BN25 1AF. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN25 1AF has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour60
Shoplifting55
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Annecy Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement171 pupils0.6 km
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Seaford Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Seaford Head School

Outstanding1387 pupils0.9 km
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Cradle Hill Community Primary School

Good616 pupils1.4 km
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St. John's School (Seaford)

Inadequate32 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Seaford Football Club0.3 km
  • Downs 60+ Club0.9 km
  • Crouch Bowling Club0.0 km
  • Seaford Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Seaford Constitutional Club0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • M T Reade0.7 km
  • Sutton Corner Service Station1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Brians Newsagents0.4 km
  • C Walbrin & Sons0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Florence House Seaford Ltd0.8 km
  • Avondale Hotel0.4 km
  • Holmes Lodge Guest House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Mercread Youth Centre0.1 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The View0.8 km
  • Wave Leisure0.9 km
  • Frankie's Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.2 km
  • Tesco Seaford Express0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Delicious Doner0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Lucky House0.1 km
  • Massala Bytes0.5 km
  • New Sun Rise0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford0.4 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise)1.9 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Seaford Head Lower School0.2 km
  • The Steyne0.2 km
  • Seaford Head Lower School0.3 km
  • Library0.3 km
  • Library0.3 km