Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BLACKBIRD DRIVE, BN27 1FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD DRIVE, BN27 1FY.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1FY — age 35, 69% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 1FY is a safe, established residential area on Blackbird Drive, 0.4km from Upper Horsebridge in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Hellingly ward and the Wealden constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN27, BN27 1FY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 69% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00181239 (shared with 13 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 1FY. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 309,995

19 sales · Mean £ 309,075

Detached

£ 415,995

5 sales · Mean £ 413,396

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

BN27 1FY has low crime rates — 33 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order8
Burglary6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils0.6 km
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Hellingly Community Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brights0.7 km
  • Hawkswood Store0.8 km
  • Provenders Lodge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Hart1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Quality Fish & Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate6.8 km
  • Berwick (Sussex)7.8 km
  • Pevensey & Westham9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hornbeam Avenue0.3 km
  • Hornbeam Avenue0.3 km
  • Bulrush Lane0.4 km
  • Dunnock Lane0.4 km
  • Dunnock Lane0.4 km