Is BN26 6SH a safe place to live?

Yes, BN26 6SH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN26 6SH?

The population for the BN26 6SH area is approximately 238 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

TYE HILL ROAD, BN26 6SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYE HILL ROAD, BN26 6SH.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /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: BN26 6SH 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.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN26 6SH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN26 6SH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tye Hill Road, 0.4km from Caneheath in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Arlington ward and the Wealden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN26 6SH are sourced from Output Area E00107668 (shared with 22 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 6SH. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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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 2025-12)

BN26 6SH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Vehicle crime1

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Berwick (Sussex)3.0 km
Polegate4.5 km
Hampden Park7.8 km