North Street is in Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 1DH is located in the Hailsham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Hailsham, BN27 1DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 1DG, BN27 1DQ, BN27 3DH, BN27 1DL, BN27 1DA, BN27 3BF, BN27 1AP, BN27 3DL, BN27 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN27 1DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 36.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 34.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 18.3% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 2.6% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 43.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 15% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.1% | 92.3% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 83.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 84% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 885.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 710.0% higher than the Hailsham Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
North Street has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hailsham Central and the highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 296.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2004-01-19 | £1,653,438 |
BN27 1DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN27 1DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive , BN27 3UW | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burfield Academy Oaklands Way , BN27 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Community College Battle Road , BN27 1DT | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ropemakers' Academy Reef Way , BN27 1FB | - not rated | 534 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Senior School The Dicker , Upper Dicker BN27 3QH | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corn Exchange | The Corn Exchange, 19 High Street | 144 yd | |
| Bucklers | 5 St Marys Walk | 150 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Unit 1, Tesco Stores Limited North Street | 153 yd | |
| Belle's Pottery | 3 Station Road | 166 yd | |
| The Snug | 51 High Street | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Memorial Institute | Hailsham Memorial Institute Club Western Road | 169 yd | |
| Hailsham Club | The Hailsham Club Vicarage Field | 206 yd | |
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 3 George Street | 218 yd | |
| Grenadier Hotel | The Grenadier Hotel, 67 High Street | 240 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 17 Station Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Chicken | 23A High Street | 149 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 13 George Street | 160 yd | |
| Sanchos | 43 High Street | 161 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 34 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Chan's Takeaway | 57 High Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Unit 17, The Quintins North Street | 117 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 17 High Street | 175 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Limited North Street | 191 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd Vicarage Field | 222 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Control Fitness 24/7 (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Western Road Recreation Ground WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Hailsham Leisure Centre HAILSHAM LEISURE CENTRE HAILSHAM LEISURE CENTRE VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Hailsham Community College BATTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Hailsham Town Fc FOOTBALL TRAINING GROUND FOOTBALL TRAINING GROUND DIPLOCKS WAY | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Grovelands C P School DUNBAR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Maurice Thornton Playing Field ORION CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.