Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

UPPER SHERWOOD ROAD, BN25 3EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER SHERWOOD ROAD, BN25 3EA.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

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

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BN25 3EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.0% year-on-year.

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

BN25 3EA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Upper Sherwood Road, 0.5km from Sutton in Seaford. Administratively it sits within Seaford North ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £347k, down 17.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN25 3EA are sourced from Output Area E00107041 (shared with 10 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 3EA. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

12 sales · Mean £ 328,145

Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

BN25 3EA 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order8
Burglary4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Cradle Hill Community Primary School

Good616 pupils0.4 km
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Seaford Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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St. John's School (Seaford)

Inadequate32 pupils0.8 km
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Bowden House School

Good40 pupils0.9 km
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Annecy Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement171 pupils1.0 km
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Chyngton School

Good1.1 km
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Seaford Head School

Outstanding1387 pupils1.1 km
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Cuckmere House School

Outstanding88 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Candy Box0.1 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
  • M T Reade0.5 km
  • Sutton Corner Service Station0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Downs 60+ Club0.5 km
  • Seaford Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Seven Sisters0.3 km
  • Seaford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Union Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Heritage Refreshments Ltd0.9 km
  • Lexden Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Mercread Youth Centre0.9 km
  • Wave Leisure0.5 km
  • The Chapel Rooms0.5 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Avondale Hotel0.8 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Seaford Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford1.1 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)2.0 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise)2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Lexden Road Bottom0.1 km
  • Lexden Road Bottom0.1 km
  • Sherwood Rise0.2 km
  • Lexden Court0.2 km
  • Lexden Court0.2 km