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BN25 1SQ

Vicarage Close

Seaford South

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Detailed insights for BN25 1SQ

Overview

Postcode BN25 1SQ 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 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.3 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
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Seaford Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Seaford Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from BN25 1SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaford Town near BN25 1SQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN25 1SQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Seaford (Sussex)

N/A

Walking directions to Seaford (Sussex)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN25 1SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
325
Population density
3,491.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.95(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(+84%)
Public order
7.98(+31%)
Burglary
3.33(+28%)
Shoplifting
2.66(-67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
90.4%
Other White
17
5.26%
Irish
5
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.62%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
39.86%
No qualifications
57
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
98
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
39
23.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.33%
Social rents from council
7
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.17%
Total households: 168

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN25 1SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN25 1SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202512, Vicarage Close, Seaford, BN25 1SQTerracedFreehold£355,000
10 Dec 202519, Guardswell Place, Seaford, BN25 1SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£421,000
25 Apr 2025Mon Abrie, Guardswell Place, Seaford, BN25 1SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 20252, Cornfield Close, Seaford, BN25 1SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
08 Aug 202539B, Sutton Road, Seaford, BN25 1SGFlatsLeasehold£239,950

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAnnecy Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySeaford Head SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN25 1SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodBroad Street, Seaford, BN25 1LZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express1 Sutton Park Road, Seaford, BN25 1QXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 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 1SQ, 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 013DE01021080
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN25 1SQ

Is BN25 1SQ (Seaford Town) safe?

The area around BN25 1SQ records about 47 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 1SQ?

The median sale price around BN25 1SQ 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 1SQ?

There are 6 schools close to BN25 1SQ, 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 1SQ?

The closest station to BN25 1SQ is Seaford (Sussex), about 415 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN25 1SQ?

BN25 1SQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN25 1SQ 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.