BN27 1AL is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00181216 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BN27 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN27 1AL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1AL — age 40, 39% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN27 1AL is moderate at 54 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 King0.6 km
- Cost Cutters0.1 km
- Holland & Barrett0.1 km
- Londis Hailsham0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George Hotel0.1 km
- Grenadier Hotel0.3 km
- Hailsham Memorial Institute0.3 km
- The Railway Tavern0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Age Concern0.1 km
- B12 Bar and Kitchen0.0 km
- Bucklers0.0 km
- Callenders Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Fortune Inn0.2 km
- Green Chilli0.2 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
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
- Vicarage Road0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN271AL · Data under Open Government Licence