Moving to Seaford (BN25)

East Sussex · Lewes

Planning a move to BN25? Discover council tax rates, Ofsted-rated schools, broadband speeds, green spaces and more for the Seaford area.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing family, or relocating for work, this comprehensive area guide covers everything you need to know before moving to Seaford. From local council tax rates and school ratings to broadband speeds and nearby green spaces, we've compiled the essential data to help you make an informed decision about your new home.

Council Tax in Seaford

Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In Seaford, council tax is managed by Lewes. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.

BandProperty Value (1991)Annual Rate
A£0 – £40,000£1306.86
B£40,001 – £52,000£1524.67
C£52,001 – £68,000£1742.48
D£68,001 – £88,000£1960.29
E£88,001 – £120,000£2395.91
F£120,001 – £160,000£2831.53
G£160,001 – £320,000£3267.15
H£320,001+£3920.58

Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.

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Essential Services Near Seaford

41.5 / 100 — This convenience score reflects how well-served the BN25 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population — giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.

Total essential services (GPs + pharmacies + supermarkets)12

Green Spaces in Seaford

Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in BN25 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.

89% of residential postcodes in BN25 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.

Schools in Seaford

For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the BN25 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted — the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.

Outstanding schools (total)2
Primary0
Secondary1
Nursery0

Broadband in Seaford

Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for BN25 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.

50.5 / 100 — Overall broadband quality score for the BN25 district.

Superfast broadband (≥30Mbps)98.2%
Ultrafast broadband (≥100Mbps)82.6%
Gigabit capable82.6%
Below USO (≤10Mbps)0.3%

Energy Performance in Seaford

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for BN25 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be — which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.

Median EPC bandD
Median EPC score68
Total rated properties5781
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