Living in BN26, Wealden
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN26 in Wealden. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wealden: £386,787, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Willingdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Oakwood Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Willingdon Community School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Ratton School | Secondary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
| Ocklynge Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
4 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
25 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN26 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Wealden's figures.
Common questions about BN26
What is the average house price in BN26?
The average sold price in Wealden is £386,787 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN26?
Prices in Wealden are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in BN26?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN26, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN26?
25 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN26 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BN26 at risk of flooding?
Central BN26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 25 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN26 safe?
25 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN26 or BN22, BN26 or BN20, BN26 or BN21.
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