BN27 1FY is a safe, established residential area on Blackbird Drive, 0.4km from Upper Horsebridge in Wealden. Administratively it sits within Hellingly ward and the Wealden constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN27, BN27 1FY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 69% 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: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN27 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00181239 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBIRD DRIVE, BN27 1FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBIRD DRIVE, BN27 1FY.
426
35
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN27 1FY — age 35, 69% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN27 1FY. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 309,995
19 sales · Mean £ 309,075
Detached
£ 415,995
5 sales · Mean £ 413,396
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN27 1FY 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.
school Local Schools
Hawkes Farm Academy
Hellingly Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brights0.7 km
- Hawkswood Store0.8 km
- Provenders Lodge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Hart1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Quality Fish & Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polegate6.8 km
- Berwick (Sussex)7.8 km
- Pevensey & Westham9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hornbeam Avenue0.3 km
- Hornbeam Avenue0.3 km
- Bulrush Lane0.4 km
- Dunnock Lane0.4 km
- Dunnock Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN271FY · Data under Open Government Licence