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BN25 1AX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BN25 1AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN25 1AX is a postcode in Seaford South, Lewes, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN25 1AX, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN25 1AX are safety and housing, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN25 1AX is based on Lewes 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,027 residents, 1,165 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near BN25 1AX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN25 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £418k from 53 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN25 1AX can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN25 1AX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN25 1AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN25 1AX
Is BN25 1AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN25 1AX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN25 1AX?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN25 1AX?
LocaleIQ matched BN25 1AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN25 1AX?
The latest median sold price is £418k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN25 1AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.