Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BLENHEIM WAY, BN26 6JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM WAY, BN26 6JU.

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

404

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN26 6JU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 34.7% year-on-year.

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

BN26 6JU is a safe, established residential area on Blenheim Way, 1.4km from Polegate in Polegate. Administratively it sits within Polegate Central ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 34.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 6JU are sourced from Output Area E00181253 (shared with 16 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 6JU. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 228,250

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

BN26 6JU has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Polegate Primary School

Outstanding669 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Zoe Pennington Dance Studio0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate0.8 km
  • Hampden Park2.9 km
  • Pevensey & Westham4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Shepham Lane0.1 km
  • Shepham Lane0.2 km
  • Downley0.2 km
  • Downley0.2 km
  • Glynleigh Drive0.2 km