The BN27 2RA postcode is in Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN27 |
| Ward | Hailsham Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hailsham Central & East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wealden |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Eastbourne |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wealden |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12418 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hailsham(0.28 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Marshfoot Lane(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Polegate(2.99 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(27.46 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BN27 2FB (0.08 mi) | Details |
| Phoenix AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | BN27 2PH (0.18 mi) | Details |
| Burfield AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | BN27 2PH (0.18 mi) | Details |
| The Ropemakers' AcademyAll Through, Good | 4-16 | BN27 1FB (0.31 mi) | Details |
| Hailsham Community CollegeAll Through, Serious Weaknesses | 2-18 | BN27 1DT (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Grovelands Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | BN27 3UW (0.87 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is HAILSHAM MEDICAL GROUP(0.10 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| hailsham medical groupActivehailsham medical group, vicarage lane, hailsham, east sussex | 01323848494 | BN27 1BH |
| bridgeside surgeryActivebridgeside surgery, 1 western road, hailsham, east sussex | 01323441234 | BN27 3DG |
| quintins medical centreActivequintins medical centre, hawkswood road, hailsham | 01323845669 | BN27 1UG |
The population of BN272RA is 269 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (996), Between 75 to 100 (988), and Between 55 to 64 (863).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 252 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 71 adults have No qualifications, while 45 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (292), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (278).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (143), followed by No religion (104).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Never worked and long-term unemployed (39) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (36), and Intermediate occupations (36).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (375), and 343 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1342) and European Union EU-14 (28).