Area Analysis Wealden, South East

BN27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN27 postcode area.

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Population

32,219

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,750 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
5/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 — age 46, 72% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £436k. Property prices are trending up 17.4% year-on-year.

home £436,843 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 is a postcode district in Wealden, South East, covering 1078 active and 327 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN27 (10%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN27 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN27 are around £436k, up 17.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN27 at 183 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2210
Anti-social behaviour1202
Criminal damage and arson576
Public order473
Other theft342

school Local Schools

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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils
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Grovelands Community Primary School

Good700 pupils
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Hellingly Community Primary School

Good201 pupils
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Park Mead Primary School

Good105 pupils
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Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Good192 pupils
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Good197 pupils
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Longhill High School

Good908 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Boship Farm Hotel
  • Old Forge Hotel And Restaurant
  • Boreham House B&B
  • Butlers Farmhouse
  • Longleys Farm Cottage
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Brewers Arms
  • Bulls Head Inn
  • Eagles Bar
  • Hailsham Club
  • Kings Head
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Age Concern
  • Amberstone Hospital Servery
  • Aramark Tea Room
  • B12 Bar and Kitchen
  • Blackstock Farm
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • Waitrose Ltd
  • Asda Supermarket
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Nationwide Event Catering
  • Yo! To Go!
  • Chan's Takeaway
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Fortune Inn
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Chilley Farm Shop
  • Fontmills Farm Shop
  • Herstmonceux Post Office Stores
  • Pricewatch Ltd
  • TreeTops Scout & Guide Store
  • + 26 more