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BN25 2LX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Lewes
About BN25 2LX: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN25 2LX is a postcode in Seaford Central, Lewes, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN25 2LX, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN25 2LX are safety and local prosperity, 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 2LX is based on Lewes 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,340 residents, 1,151 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 57, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 3% 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 10/10.
For property prices near BN25 2LX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN25 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £418k from 85 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN25 2LX can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 2LX 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 2LX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 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 2LX
Is BN25 2LX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% 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 2LX?
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 2LX?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN25 2LX?
LocaleIQ matched BN25 2LX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN25 2LX?
The latest median sold price is £418k based on 85 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN25 2LX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.