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.
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.
Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN26 5TB.
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.
The nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Tye | Small | Walking directions to The Tye |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £660,000 | £493 |
| Terraced | 1 | £590,000 | £527 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £495,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 5TB.
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.
Elected local representatives for BN26 5TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Martin Greaves
South Downs - Elected 4 May 2023
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
There is 1 school close to BN26 5TB, including Alfriston School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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).
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).
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.