Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN26 5AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	51.4%	1.9%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	50.5%	48.6%	-1.9%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 BN26 5AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	21.9%	20.9%	-1.0%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	56.2%	0.8%	44.2%	12.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.9%	9.8%	1.9%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	13.2%	11.1%	-2.1%	6.1%	5.0%

Health

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	36.1%	47%	10.9%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	38.6%	35.9%	-2.7%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	19.1%	11.8%	-7.3%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	5.4%	3.5%	-1.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.9%	17.6%	-11.3%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	11.7%	-4.4%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	13%	-1.5%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	9.2%	6.7%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	17.6%	5.2%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	28.5%	7.4%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	4.5%	2.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Indian	0%	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.9%	94.1%	-4.8%	81.4%	12.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	96.8%	91.7%	-5.1%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	1.8%	3.1%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	92%	-4.0%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Brightling Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brightling Road was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Polegate Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brightling Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Polegate Central and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BN26 5AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brightling Road are based on 170 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wealden.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN26 5AY

Average Price
£323,743

Semi-Detached
£323,743

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brightling Road

Average Price
£334,324

Semi-Detached
£328,292

Terraced
£316,796

Detached
£349,337

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brightling Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Brightling Road, Polegate, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2022-11-18	£315,941
90 Brightling Road, Polegate, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-12-17	£378,046
2 Heron Ridge Cottages Brightling Road, Polegate, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2018-12-11	£303,230
2 Heron Ridge Cottages Brightling Road, Polegate, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2017-08-25	£300,392
2 Heron Ridge Cottages Brightling Road, Polegate, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2015-12-18	£311,736

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN26 5AY

Employment

BN26 5AY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN26 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	18
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polegate Primary School Oakleaf Drive , East Sussex BN26 6PT	3out of 4	604 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willingdon Primary School Rapsons Road , Willingdon BN20 9RJ	3out of 4	1,549 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary Academy Magnolia Drive , BN22 0SS	3out of 4	2,368 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	3,122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ	3out of 4	3,122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willingdon Community School Broad Road , Lower Willingdon BN20 9QX	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ	3out of 4	2,725 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Turing School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	- not rated	3,511 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR	3out of 4	3,668 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF	- not rated	4,215 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE	3out of 4	4,950 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ	4out of 4	2,695 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College Central 124 Brodrick Road , BN22 9RB	3out of 4	3,009 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hazel Court School Larkspur Drive , BN23 8EJ	3out of 4	3,462 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The South Downs School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU	4out of 4	5,262 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mill Cafe	6, The Centre High Street	515 yd
Costa Coffee	2, The Centre High Street	536 yd
Cherry Tree Eatery	71 High Street	615 yd
The Viceroy	5 Grand Parade	995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Horse & Groom	The Horse And Groom, 1 High Street	727 yd
Royal British legion Club Ltd	27 Victoria Road	796 yd
Thoroughbred Inn	6 - 7 Grand Parade	1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Stop	Polegate Railway Station High Street	497 yd
Tiffin 2 Go	36 High Street	568 yd
Snack Attack	40 High Street	570 yd
Calamar	46 High Street	582 yd
New Kao Wah	52 High Street	590 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group Food Limited	7, The Centre High Street		504 yd
Tesco Express	94 Eastbourne Road		617 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The William Daly Recreation Ground BRIGHTLING ROAD	grass pitches	54 yd
Polegate Community Centre WINDSOR WAY		667 yd
Polegate School OAKLEAF DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	718 yd
Polegate War Memorial Ground POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE POLEGATE TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE WANNOCK ROAD	grass pitches	879 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.