Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN27 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

270

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN27 1BN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN27 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BN27 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Hailsham in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

For families considering a move, BN27 1BN represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00107575 (shared with 12 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 1BN. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around BN27 1BN is moderate at 59 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 behaviour96
Violence and sexual offences70
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson33
Shoplifting30

school Local Schools

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White House Academy

Good186 pupils0.1 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils0.4 km
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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils0.5 km
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Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils0.6 km
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Grovelands Community Primary School

Good700 pupils1.3 km
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Burfield Academy

Good200 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • AJ's Baked0.2 km
  • BP Service Station and Burger King0.8 km
  • Cost Cutters0.2 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • Londis Hailsham0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • George Hotel0.3 km
  • Grenadier Hotel0.4 km
  • Hailsham Memorial Institute0.5 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Age Concern0.2 km
  • B12 Bar and Kitchen0.2 km
  • Bucklers0.3 km
  • Callenders Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chan's Takeaway0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Fortune Inn0.3 km
  • Green Chilli0.3 km
  • Hailsham Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate4.8 km
  • Pevensey & Westham6.9 km
  • Pevensey7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Marshfoot Lane0.2 km
  • Vicarage Road0.2 km
  • Vicarage Road0.2 km
  • Greenwich Road0.2 km
  • Wealden Council Offices0.2 km