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BN26 5TB

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South Downs

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Overview

Postcode BN26 5TB is located in a rural village, within the South Downs ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year. The nearest station is Berwick (Sussex), about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Tye.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN26 5TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean near BN26 5TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN26 5TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe TyeSmallWalking directions to The Tye

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
28.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.29(-24%)
Public order
6.76(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.07(-84%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-21%)
Other theft
2.53(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
93.55%
Other White
8
3.23%
Irish
4
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.81%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
51.85%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.57%
No qualifications
21
9.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.09%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
47.93%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.49%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.96%
Other social rented
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in South Downs

Median price£645,000
Price per sq ft£497
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£544K – £948K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 (about £497 per square foot) in South Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,750 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£660,000£493
Terraced1£590,000£527
Semi-Detached1£495,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525,000£432,475£425,000
2017£554,250£450,000£431,442
2018£663,750£390,000£385,000
2019£559,000£480,000£465,000
2020£590,000£455,000£832,500
2021£695,000£512,500£419,550
2022£745,000£680,000£512,500
2023£775,000£550,000£483,000
2024£900,000£482,500£377,500
2025£787,500£610,000£515,000
2026£615,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£373£394
2017£377£354£442
2018£376£376£370
2019£397£386£423
2020£387£386£387
2021£451£520£445
2022£505£469£502
2023£489£578£408
2024£492£474£372
2025£464£455£507
2026£493
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 5TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 5TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Stone Court, River Lane, Polegate, BN26 5SXDetachedFreehold£478,500
01 Apr 20253, Waterloo Square, Polegate, BN26 5UDOtherFreehold£380,000
28 Mar 20259, Deans Road, Polegate, BN26 5XRDetachedFreehold£737,500
29 Aug 202511, North Street, Polegate, BN26 5UGTerracedFreehold£590,000
31 Mar 20258, North Street, Polegate, BN26 5UGTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the BN26 5TB postcode area, located within Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN26 5TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAlfriston SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,608
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,347
Band H£5,217

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 BN26 5TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Martin Greaves

South Downs - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

James MacCleary

Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWealdenE07000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewesE14001330
WardSouth DownsE05011658
ParishAlfristonE04003829
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hailsham North, Alfriston & East DeanE02004420
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wealden 018BE01021143
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN26 5TB

Is BN26 5TB (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) safe?

The area around BN26 5TB records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN26 5TB?

The median sale price around BN26 5TB in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £645,000 (about £497 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN26 5TB?

There is 1 school close to BN26 5TB, including Alfriston School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN26 5TB?

BN26 5TB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,577 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN26 5TB (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN26 5TB is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Martin Greaves (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.