Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

BN27 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

508

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

work
Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1BZ — age 41, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN27 1BZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Hawthylands in Hailsham. Administratively it sits within Hailsham Central ward and the Wealden constituency.

For families considering a move, BN27 1BZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00181200 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1BZ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

BN27 1BZ has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

P

Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils0.8 km
A

The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils1.1 km
S

Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils1.4 km
P

White House Academy

Good186 pupils1.4 km
P

Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brights0.9 km
  • Hawkswood Store0.3 km
  • Provenders Lodge0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Amberstone Hospital Servery0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Quality Fish & Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate6.3 km
  • Pevensey & Westham8.0 km
  • Pevensey8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Gate0.1 km
  • Park Gate0.1 km
  • Amberstone View0.2 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Amberstone View0.2 km