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BN25 2UR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Low crime rate1.7/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social BehaviourPublic Order

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10England
Median sold price£418kBN25 sample - 85 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Lewes
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.4%Average for Lewes94.6%
Significant presencewhite other, asian other, mixed white asian
Immediate area3.9%Average for Lewes5.7%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area46.4%Average for Lewes44.5%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area88Average for Lewes1,188
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area51.7%Average for Lewes54.6%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area65.5%Average for Lewes72.6%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area83.8%Average for Lewes84%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied65.5% dominant

Owned65.5%
Private rent20.1%
Social rent13.7%

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks5street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About BN25 2UR: area rating, property, schools and local change

BN25 2UR 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 2UR, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around BN25 2UR are safety and property market signals, while housing 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 2UR is based on Lewes 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,522 residents, 88 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 14% 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 3/10.

For property prices near BN25 2UR, 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.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN25 2UR 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 2UR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 2UR

Is BN25 2UR a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 38% 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 2UR?

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 demographics are available for BN25 2UR?

LocaleIQ matched BN25 2UR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in BN25 2UR?

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 2UR?

LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.