BN26 5AA is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate North ward and the Lewes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00107753 (shared with 96 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BN26 5AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN26 5AA.
325
41
£ 38,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN26 5AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN26 5AA is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5AA. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5AA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Polegate Primary School
Willingdon Community School
Willingdon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.4 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.0 km
- Polegate Community Express0.2 km
- Polegate News0.0 km
- Scent a Veg0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Horse & Groom0.2 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- Thoroughbred Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.2 km
- The Mill Cafe0.1 km
- The Viceroy0.4 km
- Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.2 km
- New Kao Wah0.2 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.0 km
- Snack Attack0.2 km
- The Coffee Stop0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.5 km
- Hampden Park3.7 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.1 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.1 km
- Polegate Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265AA · Data under Open Government Licence