BN27 1AE is a safe, established residential area on George Street, 0.3km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00181216 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, BN27 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, BN27 1AE.
324
40
£ 41,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN27 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £100k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1AE. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 90,833
2 sales · Mean £ 90,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN27 1AE is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
White House Academy
Hailsham Community College
The Ropemakers' Academy
Phoenix Academy
Grovelands Community Primary School
Burfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- AJ's Baked0.1 km
- BP Service Station and Burger King0.5 km
- Cost Cutters0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- Londis Hailsham0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George Hotel0.1 km
- Grenadier Hotel0.3 km
- Hailsham Memorial Institute0.3 km
- The Railway Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Age Concern0.2 km
- B12 Bar and Kitchen0.1 km
- Bucklers0.0 km
- Callenders Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Fortune Inn0.2 km
- Green Chilli0.3 km
- Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate4.7 km
- Pevensey & Westham7.0 km
- Berwick (Sussex)7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN271AE · Data under Open Government Licence