Vale Road is in Seaford and in Lewes district. BN25 3HE is located in the Seaford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vale Road, Seaford, BN25 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN25 3HN, BN25 3HG, BN25 3HB, BN25 3QB, BN25 3HD, BN25 3BW, BN25 3QQ, BN25 3HL, BN25 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN25 3HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 55.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46% | 44.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 31.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 47.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 47.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 16.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 27.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.1% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vale Road was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Seaford East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vale Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Seaford East and the 40th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-12 | £323,655 |
| 129 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-04-29 | £290,510 |
| 152 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,105 | 2019-07-01 | £248,448 |
| 146 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-10-04 | £303,631 |
| 148 Vale Road, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-06-03 | £320,817 |
BN25 3HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfriston School North Road , Alfriston BN26 5XB | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 4,249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storehouse Cafe | Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road | 58 yd | |
| Lexden Fish and Chips | 24 Lexden Road, Seaford | 152 yd | |
| Wave Leisure | Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road | 545 yd | |
| Heritage Refreshments Ltd | Cafe Adjacent To Unit 17, Cradle Hill Industrial Estate | 683 yd | |
| Chyngton Methodist Church | Millberg Road, Seaford | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs 60+ Club | Downs Day Club, Sutton Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 41 Hillside Avenue, Seaford | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle Hill Community Primary LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Downs Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 497 yd |
| Newlands Manor School (Closed) Eastbourne Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Chyngton Primary School MILLBERG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Seaford Primary School WILKINSON WAY | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Walmer Recreation Ground WALMER ROAD RECREATION GROUND WALMER ROAD RECREATION GROUND WALMER ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Seaford And Blatchington Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,082 yd |
| Bowden House School FIRLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.