Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN27 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN27 1BG.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1BG — age 40, 39% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BN27 1BG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00181216 (shared with 253 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 1BG. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around BN27 1BG is moderate at 56 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 behaviour97
Violence and sexual offences70
Public order34
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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White House Academy

Good186 pupils0.2 km
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Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils0.4 km
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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils0.4 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils0.6 km
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Grovelands Community Primary School

Good700 pupils1.1 km
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Burfield Academy

Good200 pupils1.3 km
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Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • AJ's Baked0.0 km
  • BP Service Station and Burger King0.7 km
  • Cost Cutters0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.1 km
  • Londis Hailsham0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • George Hotel0.2 km
  • Grenadier Hotel0.2 km
  • Hailsham Memorial Institute0.3 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Age Concern0.0 km
  • B12 Bar and Kitchen0.1 km
  • Bucklers0.1 km
  • Callenders Ltd0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chan's Takeaway0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Fortune Inn0.1 km
  • Green Chilli0.1 km
  • Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.1 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate4.8 km
  • Pevensey & Westham7.1 km
  • Berwick (Sussex)7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.0 km
  • High Street0.0 km
  • Wealden Council Offices0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Vicarage Road0.2 km