BN26 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN26 district covers Polegate, Hailsham, Lower Willingdon. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN26
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN26 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 57 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN26
- Alfriston School · BN26 5XB · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 42% in England
- Polegate Primary School · BN26 6PT · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 39% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Willingdon Community School · BN20 9QX · Remains Good (2023) · Top 49% in England
- The Eastbourne Academy · BN22 9RQ · Inadequate in some areas (2025) · Bottom 4% in England
- Ratton School · BN21 2XR · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 39% in England
- The Turing School · BN23 8EJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 3% in England
- The Cavendish School · BN21 1UE · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 33% in England
- Hailsham Academy · BN27 1DT · Inadequate (2023)
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN26
- Maggie's Day Nursery Polegate · BN26 6EB
- Step by step children's nursery Ltd · BN26 6NJ · Good (Ofsted)
- East Sussex Montessori School · BN26 5TL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in BN26
- Downlands Medical Centre · BN26 6AE
- Manor Park Medical Centre · BN26 5DJ
Neighbourhoods in BN26
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN26 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate | 57% | £295k | Low | 12 min |
| Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean | 30% | £370k | Average | 27 min |
| Willingdon | 11% | £355k | Low | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the BN26 postcode?
BN26 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Polegate, Hailsham, Lower Willingdon, with 525 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN26?
The typical home price across BN26's neighbourhoods is £295k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN26?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a BN26 postcode.
How long is the commute from BN26?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 57 minutes.