Pelham Road is in Seaford and in Lewes district. BN25 1EH is located in the Seaford Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pelham Road, Seaford, BN25 1EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN25 1EF, BN25 1ER, BN25 1EN, BN25 1EP, BN25 1EE, BN25 1EL, BN25 1ES, BN25 1DJ, BN25 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN25 1EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 50.5% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 49.5% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN25 1EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 25.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 41.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 32.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.2% | 85.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 81.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 6% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 80.9% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 12.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.6% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Road was 361.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 356.6% higher than the Seaford Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Seaford Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chichester Court Pelham Road, Seaford, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-03-03 | £191,675 |
| 3 Chichester Court Pelham Road, Seaford, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-10-23 | £219,559 |
| 3 Chichester Court Pelham Road, Seaford, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-08-23 | £209,877 |
| 4 Chichester Court Pelham Road, Seaford, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-06-15 | £210,780 |
| 3 Chichester Court Pelham Road, Seaford, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2007-10-19 | £223,148 |
BN25 1EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 2out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Head School Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 4,165 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diellas Restaurant | Dane Road, Seaford | 82 yd | |
| Hopscotch Children's Nursery | Hopscotch Nurseries, The Old School | 107 yd | |
| Cup a Cabana | 12 Dane Road, Seaford | 125 yd | |
| Baca's | 2 Dane Road, Seaford | 125 yd | |
| Church Lane Tearoom | 18 Church Street, Seaford | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | Pelham Road, Seaford | 64 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 20 Church Street, Seaford | 140 yd | |
| The Crown Sports Bar | The Crown, 12 Church Street | 140 yd | |
| Seaford Rugby Football Club | Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade | 193 yd | |
| The Old Boot Inn | 13 High Street, Seaford | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Box | 16 Dane Road, Seaford | 125 yd | |
| SEAFORD PIGGERY | 6 Dane Road, Seaford | 125 yd | |
| New Sun Rise | 10 Church Street, Seaford | 140 yd | |
| Osbornes Fish Bar | 14 Church Street, Seaford | 140 yd | |
| Sub-station | 18 Place Lane, Seaford | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Dane Road | 38 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 1 Shepway Parade, Broad Street | 258 yd | |
| Tesco Seaford Express | 1 Sutton Park Road, Seaford | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sculptures Gym (Closed) 1a 1a Blatchington Road | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Sculptures Gym (Closed) St. James's Clubhuose St. James's Clubhuose Blatchington Road | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| The Salts Recreation Ground SALTS RECREATION GROUND SALTS RECREATION GROUND MARINE PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road | 473 yd | |
| Crouch Recreation Ground BRAMBER LANE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Seaford Primary School WILKINSON WAY | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Seaford Head School LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL STEYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Seaford And Blatchington Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.