BN27 2EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leamland Walk, 0.6km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham East ward and the Wealden constituency.
For families considering a move, BN27 2EF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 2EF are sourced from Output Area E00107622 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEAMLAND WALK, BN27 2EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEAMLAND WALK, BN27 2EF.
279
43
£ 36,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN27 2EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 2EF. The average age is 42.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
4 sales · Mean £ 238,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN27 2EF is moderate at 61 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.
school Local Schools
White House Academy
Hailsham Community College
Burfield Academy
Phoenix Academy
The Ropemakers' Academy
Grovelands Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- AJ's Baked0.5 km
- BP Service Station and Burger King0.3 km
- Cost Cutters0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Londis Hailsham0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George Hotel0.4 km
- Grenadier Hotel0.6 km
- Hailsham Memorial Institute0.4 km
- The Railway Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Age Concern0.5 km
- B12 Bar and Kitchen0.5 km
- Bucklers0.4 km
- Callenders Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.5 km
- Green Chilli0.6 km
- Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate4.3 km
- Berwick (Sussex)6.8 km
- Pevensey & Westham6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Banks Road0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- The Drive0.2 km
- Gordon Road0.2 km
- Knights Garden0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN272EF · Data under Open Government Licence