BN27 3EY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tilehurst Drive, 0.6km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham West ward and the Wealden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN27, BN27 3EY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 3EY are sourced from Output Area E00107607 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TILEHURST DRIVE, BN27 3EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TILEHURST DRIVE, BN27 3EY.
438
53
£ 40,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN27 3EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN27 3EY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 3EY. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 286,964
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN27 3EY has low crime rates — 31 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
Grovelands Community Primary School
Hailsham Community College
The Ropemakers' Academy
White House Academy
Burfield Academy
Phoenix Academy
Hawkes Farm Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- AJ's Baked0.7 km
- BP Service Station and Burger King0.7 km
- Cost Cutters0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Londis Hailsham0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- George Hotel0.8 km
- Grenadier Hotel0.5 km
- Hailsham Memorial Institute0.5 km
- The Railway Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Age Concern0.8 km
- B12 Bar and Kitchen0.8 km
- Bucklers0.7 km
- Callenders Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Chan's Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Fortune Inn0.7 km
- Green Chilli0.6 km
- Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate5.0 km
- Berwick (Sussex)6.6 km
- Pevensey & Westham7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tilehurst Drive0.1 km
- Forest View0.1 km
- Forest View0.1 km
- Woodpecker Drive0.1 km
- Busheyfields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN273EY · Data under Open Government Licence