Sutton Drove is in Seaford and in Lewes district. BN25 3NL is located in the Seaford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Drove, Seaford, BN25 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN25 3NT, BN25 3NN, BN25 3NP, BN25 3NJ, BN25 3NH, BN25 3NU, BN25 3NR, BN25 3PT, BN25 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN25 3NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN25 3NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 26.8% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 55.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 44.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 41.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 11% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 19.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 36.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 93.8% | 91.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Drove was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Seaford Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sutton Drove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Seaford Central and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-11 | £478,916 |
| 75 Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2012-06-15 | £519,347 |
| 75 Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2005-11-22 | £509,051 |
BN25 3NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN25 3NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN25 3NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 2out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfriston School North Road , Alfriston BN26 5XB | 3out of 4 | 5,103 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 | 864 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 | 818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 4,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Leisure | Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road | 186 yd | |
| Lexden Fish and Chips | 24 Lexden Road, Seaford | 433 yd | |
| Storehouse Cafe | Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road | 464 yd | |
| Micklefield Nursery School | Sutton Avenue, Seaford | 723 yd | |
| The Lodge Coffee Shop | Cheneys Restaurant, 24A Sutton Avenue | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs 60+ Club | Downs Day Club, Sutton Road | 185 yd | |
| Seaford Bowling Club | Chichester Road, Seaford | 924 yd | |
| Crouch Bowling Club | Bramber Lane, Seaford | 957 yd | |
| The Cinque Ports | 49 High Street, Seaford | 965 yd | |
| The Union Club | 1 Stafford Road, Seaford | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Sutton Park Road, Seaford | 956 yd | |
| Lucky House | 35 High Street, Seaford | 1,021 yd | |
| The Party Emporium | 34-36 High Street, Seaford | 1,036 yd | |
| Delicious Doner | 12 Clinton Place, Seaford | 1,084 yd | |
| Sub-station | 18 Place Lane, Seaford | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Seaford Express | 1 Sutton Park Road, Seaford | 946 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 1 Shepway Parade, Broad Street | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 152 yd |
| Newlands Manor School (Closed) Eastbourne Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Seaford Head Swimming Pool SEAFORD HEAD POOL SEAFORD HEAD POOL SUTTON AVENUE | swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Seaford Primary School WILKINSON WAY | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road | 844 yd | |
| Crouch Recreation Ground BRAMBER LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Chyngton Primary School MILLBERG ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Seaford And Blatchington Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | tennis courts | 998 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.