Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

VICARAGE LANE, BN27 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, BN27 1BH.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN27 1BH's 65% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

home £130,312 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 1BH is a mixed residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.3km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

For families considering a move, BN27 1BH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00181210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1BH. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

27 sales · Mean £ 117,592

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN27 1BH is moderate at 61 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.

Anti-social behaviour100
Violence and sexual offences64
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson30
Shoplifting30

school Local Schools

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White House Academy

Good186 pupils0.1 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils0.4 km
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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils0.4 km
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Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils0.5 km
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Grovelands Community Primary School

Good700 pupils1.2 km
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Burfield Academy

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • AJ's Baked0.2 km
  • BP Service Station and Burger King0.8 km
  • Cost Cutters0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • Londis Hailsham0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • George Hotel0.3 km
  • Grenadier Hotel0.4 km
  • Hailsham Memorial Institute0.5 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Age Concern0.1 km
  • B12 Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
  • Bucklers0.3 km
  • Callenders Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chan's Takeaway0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Fortune Inn0.2 km
  • Green Chilli0.3 km
  • Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate4.9 km
  • Pevensey & Westham7.0 km
  • Pevensey7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wealden Council Offices0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Vicarage Road0.2 km
  • Marshfoot Lane0.2 km