Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN26 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN26 5AB.

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

355

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN26 5AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN26 5AB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 5AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate North ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00107751 (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 BN26 5AB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

BN26 5AB has low crime rates — 33 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.

Shoplifting51
Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson14
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils0.6 km
S

Willingdon Community School

Good1006 pupils1.1 km
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Willingdon Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Horse & Groom0.2 km
  • Royal British legion Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Thoroughbred Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cherry Tree Eatery0.2 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.1 km
  • The Viceroy0.4 km
  • Your Cafe and Bakery Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Calamar0.2 km
  • New Kao Wah0.2 km
  • Polegate Fisheries0.0 km
  • Snack Attack0.1 km
  • The Coffee Stop0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate0.6 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 Station0.2 km