BN27 1DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Battle Road, 0.5km from Hawthylands in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.
For serious buyers, BN27 1DY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00107570 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLE ROAD, BN27 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE ROAD, BN27 1DY.
411
55
£ 41,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN27 1DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1DY — age 55, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £348k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1DY. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
Detached
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN27 1DY has low crime rates — 29 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
The Ropemakers' Academy
Hailsham Community College
White House Academy
Phoenix Academy
Grovelands Community Primary School
Hawkes Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- AJ's Baked0.7 km
- Brights0.9 km
- Cost Cutters0.7 km
- Hawkswood Store0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Longleys Farm Cottage0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George Hotel0.8 km
- Grenadier Hotel0.5 km
- Hailsham Memorial Institute0.8 km
- The Railway Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Age Concern0.7 km
- B12 Bar and Kitchen0.8 km
- Bucklers0.8 km
- Callenders Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fortune Inn0.6 km
- Green Chilli0.6 km
- Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate5.4 km
- Berwick (Sussex)7.4 km
- Pevensey & Westham7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Harmers Hay Road0.1 km
- Willow Avenue0.1 km
- Harmers Hay Road0.2 km
- Harmers Hay Road0.2 km
- Harmers Hay Road middle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN271DY · Data under Open Government Licence