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BN25 1RU

Sutton Road

Seaford South

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Detailed insights for BN25 1RU

Overview

Postcode BN25 1RU is located in an urban city, within the Seaford South ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Seaford Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seaford Town is £44,327 per year. The nearest station is Seaford (Sussex), about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Beach Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Seaford Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Seaford Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Seaford Town is £44,327 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from BN25 1RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaford Town near BN25 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Seaford (Sussex) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN25 1RU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Seaford (Sussex)

N/A

Walking directions to Seaford (Sussex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN25 1RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeach GardenSmallWalking directions to Beach Garden
0.1 miSeaford Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to Seaford Peace Garden
0.2 miJubilee GardenSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Garden

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
8,193.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
45.85(+475%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.24(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.93(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-18%)
Public order
5.32(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
79.45%
Other White
25
9.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.37%
African
5
1.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.98%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
33.05%
Level 3 (A level)
53
22.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.88%
No qualifications
35
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
41.27%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.63%
Other social rented
8
6.35%
Social rents from council
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Seaford South

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£378
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £585K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £378 per square foot) in Seaford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£610,000£422
Semi-Detached7£360,000£351
Terraced18£311,000£334
Flats7£233,000£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seaford South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaford South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£194,000£307,191£278,000
2017£465,000£191,250£415,000£292,500
2018£483,750£190,000£356,500£306,250
2019£549,950£214,000£318,000£285,000
2020£477,500£205,000£295,000£297,500
2021£595,000£222,750£365,000£325,500
2022£631,984£260,000£460,000£368,750
2023£650,000£215,000£345,000£342,500
2024£650,000£231,250£380,000£339,000
2025£641,250£230,000£357,500£302,500
2026£565,000£196,500£900,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaford South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaford South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£281£361£293
2017£335£285£370£325
2018£341£273£344£343
2019£338£311£319£322
2020£376£285£365£326
2021£378£324£374£349
2022£483£359£460£380
2023£439£310£441£332
2024£389£319£388£386
2025£463£294£348£350
2026£388£359£360£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaford South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Seaford South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN25 1RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN25 1RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20254, Sutton Park Road, Seaford, BN25 1QUOtherFreehold£90,000
10 Jul 202544A, Broad Street, Seaford, BN25 1NFTerracedFreehold£236,000
22 Apr 202649, East Street, Seaford, BN25 1SETerracedFreehold£365,000
31 Mar 202550, East Street, Seaford, BN25 1SETerracedFreehold£290,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 2, 14A, Sutton Croft Lane, Seaford, BN25 1RYFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the BN25 1RU postcode area, located within Seaford Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN25 1RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySeaford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAnnecy Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondarySeaford Head SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN25 1RU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN25 1RU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express1 Sutton Park Road, Seaford, BN25 1QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodBroad Street, Seaford, BN25 1LZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorrisonsDane Road, Seaford, BN25 1DLWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,335
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN25 1RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Anne Brett

Seaford South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Olivia Honeyman

Seaford South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

James MacCleary

Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictLewesE07000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewesE14001330
WardSeaford SouthE05011601
ParishSeafordE04003794
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Seaford TownE02004391
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewes 013CE01021079
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN25 1RU

Is BN25 1RU (Seaford Town) safe?

The area around BN25 1RU records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN25 1RU?

The median sale price around BN25 1RU in Seaford Town is £375,000 (about £378 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN25 1RU?

There are 5 schools close to BN25 1RU, including Seaford Primary School (Good), Annecy Catholic Primary School (Good) and Seaford Head School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN25 1RU?

The closest station to BN25 1RU is Seaford (Sussex), about 220 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN25 1RU?

BN25 1RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN25 1RU (Seaford Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN25 1RU is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Anne Brett (Liberal Democrats) and Olivia Honeyman (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.