Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

CONQUEST DRIVE, BN27 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONQUEST DRIVE, BN27 1EF.

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Population

508

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1EF — age 41, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.

home £290,937 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Conquest Drive, 0.7km from Hawthylands in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

For families considering a move, BN27 1EF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 25.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00181200 (shared with 12 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 1EF. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

15 sales · Mean £ 275,166

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

7 sales · Mean £ 287,928

Detached

£ 352,500

4 sales · Mean £ 323,750

Flat

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

BN27 1EF has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils0.9 km
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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils1.1 km
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Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils1.4 km
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White House Academy

Good186 pupils1.4 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hawkswood Store0.5 km
  • Provenders Lodge1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Amberstone Hospital Servery0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Quality Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate6.3 km
  • Pevensey & Westham7.9 km
  • Pevensey8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Gate0.1 km
  • Park Gate0.1 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.3 km