Sloe Lane is in Alfriston, Polegate and in Wealden district. BN26 5UU is located in the South Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sloe Lane, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN26 5UP, BN26 5UT, BN26 5UR, BN26 5UY, BN26 5UQ, BN26 5UG, BN26 5UX, BN26 5UD, BN26 5UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN26 5UU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.8% of the population 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 | 60.3% | 62.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 11.8% |
| Male | 39.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -11.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 22.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 43.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 20% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 34.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 37.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 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 | 19.7% | 23.6% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 14% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 39.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 93% | 92.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 92.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sloe Lane was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sloe Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 214th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timbers Sloe Lane, Polegate, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-03-05 | £665,570 |
| Brook Furlong Sloe Lane, Polegate, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2014-07-16 | £1,221,587 |
| Timbers Sloe Lane, Polegate, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2011-08-02 | £706,364 |
BN26 5UU 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 5UU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston School North Road , Alfriston BN26 5XB | 3out of 4 | 136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Tea House | 13 North Street | 128 yd | |
| The Singing Kettle | 6 Waterloo Square | 153 yd | |
| Shot Coffee House Ltd | The Gun Room The Tye | 286 yd | |
| Six Bells | Six Bells High Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Smugglers Inne | Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Waterloo Square | 169 yd | |
| The George Inn | The George Inn High Street | 220 yd | |
| Wingrove House | Wingrove House High Street | 294 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfriston Recreation Ground North Road | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Alfriston Tennis Centre ALFRISTON TENNIS CLUB ALFRISTON TENNIS CLUB WHITEWAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 811 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.