BN26 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Heron Ridge, 0.7km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate Central ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN26 5BL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00107757 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON RIDGE, BN26 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON RIDGE, BN26 5BL.
393
36
£ 38,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 36, BN26 5BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £370k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN26 5BL. The average age is 35.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 344,500
6 sales · Mean £ 340,666
Terraced
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN26 5BL has low crime rates — 20 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
5 nearby- Warm Hub Polegate Community Centre0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Polegate Community Express0.7 km
- Polegate News0.7 km
- Scent a Veg0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horse & Groom0.8 km
- Royal British legion Club Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cherry Tree Eatery0.7 km
- The Mill Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group Food Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Calamar0.7 km
- New Kao Wah0.7 km
- Polegate Fisheries0.7 km
- Snack Attack0.7 km
- The Coffee Stop0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate0.2 km
- Hampden Park3.2 km
- Pevensey & Westham5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Romney Road0.2 km
- Romney Road0.2 km
- Porters Way0.2 km
- Porters Way0.3 km
- Pevensey Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN265BL · Data under Open Government Licence