Upper Horsebridge Road is in Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 1NU is located in the Hailsham North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Horsebridge Road, Hailsham, BN27 1NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 1LS, BN27 1BY, BN27 1LR, BN27 1LT, BN27 1NX, BN27 3AT, BN27 1LX, BN27 1LY, BN27 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN27 1NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.7% | 23.2% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 48% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 38% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 41.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around BN27 1NU this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 30.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 23.6% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 95.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Horsebridge Road was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.9% higher than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upper Horsebridge Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 76th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Upper Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-14 | £245,763 |
| 2 Sussex Terrace, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2025-01-31 | £214,275 |
| Yew Tree Cottage, 47 Upper Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2024-09-20 | £250,464 |
| 45 Upper Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-26 | £257,322 |
| 4 Sussex Terrace, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-12-15 | £240,993 |
BN27 1NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN27 1NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellingly Community Primary School North Street , Hellingly BN27 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive , BN27 3UW | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 2,374 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 | 1,689 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 | 1,790 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Senior School The Dicker , Upper Dicker BN27 3QH | - not rated | 3,889 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 White Hart | The White Hart Lower Horsebridge | 891 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head Lower Horsebridge | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish & Chips | 6, Carew Court Hawkswood Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Horsebridge Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 911 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.