Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BIRLING CLOSE, BN25 2NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLING CLOSE, BN25 2NY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN25 2NY 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BN25 2NY is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £388k reflects the demand.

home £388,300 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN25 2NY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birling Close, 1.0km from Seaford in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford West ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN25 2NY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN25 2NY are sourced from Output Area E00107078 (shared with 14 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 2NY. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 383,866

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

BN25 2NY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime5
Burglary4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Seaford Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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St. John's School (Seaford)

Inadequate32 pupils1.0 km
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Bowden House School

Good40 pupils1.4 km
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Cradle Hill Community Primary School

Good616 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Papachinos Limited0.8 km
  • The Tide at The Buckle0.8 km
  • The Chapel Rooms0.9 km
  • Bengal Palace Tandoori0.9 km
  • Cafe Seven0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Brians Newsagents0.8 km
  • Seaford Health Store0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.9 km
  • Angies Newsagents0.3 km
  • Costcutter Claremont0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Avondale Hotel1.0 km
  • Ab Fab Rooms0.7 km
  • Holmes Lodge Guest House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Seaford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Union Club0.9 km
  • Seaford Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion Club (Seaford)0.3 km
  • Seaford Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Seaford Express0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Food Store0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Delicious Doner0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Massala Bytes0.8 km
  • Sub-station0.9 km
  • R & B Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)0.7 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise)0.7 km
  • Seaford0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beacon Road0.1 km
  • Beacon Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Road0.2 km
  • Tudor Close0.2 km
  • Belgrave Road0.3 km