Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN26 5RG House Prices & Local Information

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

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 5RG 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

BN26 5RG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, BN26 5RG represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 5RG 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 5RG. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BN26 5RG 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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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Plough & Harrow,0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaford4.7 km
  • Berwick (Sussex)5.3 km
  • Bishopstone (Hill Rise by Bus)5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tea Gardens and Nursery0.3 km
  • Tea Gardens and Nursery0.3 km