Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

THE STREET, BN26 5RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, BN26 5RB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

181

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN26 5RB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN26 5RB combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£670k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN26 5RB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street, 0.7km from Dukes Green in Wealden. Administratively it sits within South Downs ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN26 5RB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5RB are sourced from Output Area E00107522 (shared with 18 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 5RB. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BN26 5RB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Riverdale1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow,0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford4.9 km
  • Berwick (Sussex)5.1 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tea Gardens and Nursery0.0 km
  • Tea Gardens and Nursery0.1 km