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.
CONQUEST DRIVE, BN27 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONQUEST DRIVE, BN27 1EF.
508
41
£ 41,100 /yr
48%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hawkes Farm Academy
The Ropemakers' Academy
Hailsham Community College
White House Academy
Phoenix Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hawkswood Store0.5 km
- Provenders Lodge1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Longleys Farm Cottage0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Amberstone Hospital Servery0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BN271EF · Data under Open Government Licence