Is BN27 1GH a safe place to live?

Yes, BN27 1GH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 44 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BN27 1GH?

The average property price in BN27 1GH is currently around £364k.

What is the population of BN27 1GH?

The population for the BN27 1GH area is approximately 145 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

LAPWING VIEW, BN27 1GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAPWING VIEW, BN27 1GH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

145

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

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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4/10

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9/10

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8/10

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10/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

BN27 1GH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 1GH is a safe, established residential area on Lapwing View, 0.9km from Hawthylands in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

BN27 1GH is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1GH are sourced from Output Area E00181238 (shared with 4 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 1GH. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 332,500

18 sales · Mean £ 326,138

Detached

£ 437,500

8 sales · Mean £ 433,087

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

BN27 1GH has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour33

Violence and sexual offences31

Criminal damage and arson11

Public order5

Other theft4

school Local Schools

Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils1.1 km

The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils1.2 km

Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils1.4 km

White House Academy

Good186 pupils1.5 km

Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Hawkswood Store0.7 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Longleys Farm Cottage0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Amberstone Hospital Servery0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Quality Fish & Chips0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Polegate6.3 km
Pevensey & Westham7.8 km
Pevensey7.9 km

Bus Stops

Park Gate0.2 km
Park Gate0.2 km
Harebeating Drive0.4 km
Harebeating Drive0.4 km
Harebeating Drive0.5 km