Postcode Analysis Wealden, South East

HAROLD AVENUE, BN27 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD AVENUE, BN27 1EL.

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Population

508

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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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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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1EL — age 41, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £438k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN27, BN27 1EL offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k, up 0.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00181200 (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 1EL. 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%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 423,750

10 sales · Mean £ 414,700

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

BN27 1EL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Hawkes Farm Academy

Good368 pupils0.9 km
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The Ropemakers' Academy

37 pupils1.0 km
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White House Academy

Good186 pupils1.3 km
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Hailsham Community College

Good1510 pupils1.3 km
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Phoenix Academy

Good109 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkswood Store0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Longleys Farm Cottage0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Amberstone Hospital Servery1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Quality Fish & Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polegate6.2 km
  • Pevensey & Westham7.8 km
  • Pevensey8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Harebeating Drive0.2 km
  • Park Gate0.2 km
  • Park Gate0.3 km