BN27 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Marlow Drive, 0.1km from Upper Horsebridge in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham North West ward and the Wealden constituency.
For serious buyers, BN27 1BY is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00107676 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLOW DRIVE, BN27 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOW DRIVE, BN27 1BY.
372
43
£ 46,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN27 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £333k 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 1BY. The average age is 43.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 308,333
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
10 sales · Mean £ 281,350
Detached
£ 410,000
2 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN27 1BY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawkes Farm Academy
Hellingly Community Primary School
Grovelands Community Primary School
The Ropemakers' Academy
Hailsham Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brights0.3 km
- Hawkswood Store0.6 km
- Provenders Lodge0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Hart0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Quality Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate6.4 km
- Berwick (Sussex)7.5 km
- Pevensey & Westham8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Provenders Lodge0.1 km
- Lansdowne Way0.2 km
- Provenders Lodge0.2 km
- Hawkes Farm Academy0.2 km
- Hawkes Farm Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN271BY · Data under Open Government Licence