The BN8 6HJ postcode is in Wealden, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN8 |
| Ward | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly |
| 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 | Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Wealden |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 24237 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Agricultural communities / Prospering countryside life / Older Farming Communities, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Muddles Green(0.51 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Berwick (Sussex)(4.63 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(23.77 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiddingly Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | BN8 6HN (0.56 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN86HJ is 341 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: Between 55 to 64 (1173), Between 65 to 74 (1024), and Below 14 (1022).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 324 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 128 adults have Level 4, while 38 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (372), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (241).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (168), followed by No religion (140).
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 Small employers and own account workers (80) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (68), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (61).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (353), and 342 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1545) and European Union EU-14 (36).