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BN26 6UW

The Village

Arlington

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Overview

Postcode BN26 6UW is located in a rural village, within the Arlington 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 1.4 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from BN26 6UW.

Flood risk

No risk

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean near BN26 6UW 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
34.9 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
382
90.95%
Other White
16
3.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.19%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.71%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
164
48.09%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.72%
No qualifications
38
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
38.64%
Owns with a mortgage
47
26.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
22.16%
Other forms of private rent
15
8.52%
Shared ownership
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Arlington

Median price£604,500
Price per sq ft£405
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£513K – £800K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £604,500 (about £405 per square foot) in Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £320,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£800,000£419
Semi-Detached5£525,000£412
Terraced1£395,000£386
Flats1£320,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arlington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£645,000£471,050£270,000
2017£487,500£320,000£265,000
2018£615,000£345,000£340,000
2019£920,000£495,000£330,000
2020£590,000£477,000£252,000
2021£700,000£580,000£325,000
2022£870,000£510,000£435,000
2023£850,000£645,000
2024£940,000£453,000£462,500
2025£800,000£467,000£395,000
2026£750,000£552,322
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arlington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arlington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£374£358
2017£381£291£360
2018£350£245£394
2019£366£364£314
2020£386£381£289
2021£450£453£391
2022£524£441£355
2023£425£445
2024£498£432£506
2025£405£412£386
2026£436£455
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arlington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arlington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 6UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN26 6UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202633, The Village, Polegate, BN26 6UNDetachedFreehold£609,000

Schools

In the BN26 6UW postcode area, located within Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities 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 6UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Jane Wilson

Arlington - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

James MacCleary

Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWealdenE07000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewesE14001330
WardArlingtonE05011625
ParishAlcistonE04003828
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 6UW

Is BN26 6UW (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) safe?

The area around BN26 6UW 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 6UW?

The median sale price around BN26 6UW in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £604,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around BN26 6UW?

BN26 6UW 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 6UW (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN26 6UW is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Jane Wilson (Green Party).

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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.