Postcode BN26 5LJ is located in an urban city, within the Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Willingdon area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Willingdon is £42,500 per year. The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Willingdon has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Willingdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Willingdon is £42,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from BN26 5LJ.
Willingdon near BN26 5LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polegate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polegate | N/A | Walking directions to Polegate |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £357,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £177,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £286,500 |
10 year median price trend in Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
In the BN26 5LJ postcode area, located within Willingdon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN26 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Mini Mart | 41 Farmlands Way, Polegate, BN26 5LR | Walking directions to Premier Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 94 Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 2-4 Coppice Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 9PN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wealden district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.