Glebe Drive Seaford, Lewes
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN25), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23301179.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £371,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Lewes costs £2,756 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 92% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seaford (Sussex), about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old School Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £371,000 | £300,000 | £442,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £317,750 | £275,500 | £360,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2021 | MALLOWS BN25 2AG | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | OAKBANK BN25 2AG | Semi-detached | £442,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2010 | GLEBE END BN25 2AG | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2007 | ABBOTS LODGE BN25 2AG | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2007 | GLEBE END BN25 2AG | Detached | £275,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2003 | 5 BN25 2AG | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2002 | 5 BN25 2AG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 5 BN25 2AG | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 24 Aug 1995 | FAIRMOUNT BN25 2AG | Detached | £119,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewes in 2026-27: Band D £2,756 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,837 | £2,144 | £2,450 | £2,756 | £3,369 | £3,981 | £4,594 | £5,512 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (22% of about 1,560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Seaford (East Blatchington). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Elm Court, Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- Gas Works site, Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Land rear of Chichester Road, Seaford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- 51-53 Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 8 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- East Street Car Park, East Street, Seaford: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Station Approach/ Dane Road, Seaford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- The Shore, 7 Dane Road, Seaford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 1-10 Talland Parade, High Street, Seaford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN25 2AG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN25 2AH | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaford (Sussex) 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bishopstone (Sussex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stafford Road Seaford | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Esplanade Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sutton Road Car Park | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old School Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cameron L & Sons LTD | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Smile | 170 m |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Seaford Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Seaford, Broadstreet | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,870 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crouch Gardens 2.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seaford Allotments 3.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north |
| The Parish Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Medieval crypt, Church Street | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford Bay | Bay | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hawth Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Yellow Falls | Cliff or slope | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Rookery Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Exceat Saltings | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Meeching Down | Wood | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewes: see them on the Lewes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chyngton School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOODEX LTD BN25 2DX | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| The Union Club BN25 1UH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Beth’s kitchen and cakery BN25 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Dunkies BN25 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club BN25 2HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Tesco Seaford Express BN25 1QX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| St James' Trust Seaford BN25 2AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza BN25 1QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Favourite Fried Chicken BN25 1QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lin's Sushi BN25 1NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Pablo Picasso's BN25 1NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company BN25 1RU | Manufacturers/packers | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Delicious Doner BN25 1NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Pomegranate BN25 1NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Gino's BN25 2AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gildredge Road (4); On or near Kedale Road (3); On or near Blatchington Road (2); On or near Chichester Close (2); On or near Avondale Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings FOODEX LTD (retailers - other, BN25 2DX) now Exempt, was Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Avondale Road · Chichester Close · Sutton Drove · Blatchington Hill · Blatchington Road · Stafford Road · Grove Road · Kedale Road · Chichester Road · Blatchington Close · Sherwood Road · Broad Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.