Park Road is in Hellingly, Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 1PA is located in the Hellingly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Road, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 1FS, BN27 1FR, BN27 1FT, BN27 1FU, BN27 1UY, BN27 1UZ, BN27 1HH, BN27 1HS, BN27 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN27 1PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 36.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 56.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1PA this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 7.6% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 20.7% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 22.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 29% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99% | 94.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.3% | 93.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 94.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% higher than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 144th highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 159.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Horselunges Park Road, Hailsham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-01-24 | £536,130 |
| Sussex Plants (Hellingly) Ltd Park Road, Hailsham, East Sussex Other, an established residential building | £3,978,000 | 2019-06-28 | £4,352,237 |
| 2 Longfield Cottages Park Road, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-01-13 | £281,875 |
| Robin Hood Park Road, Hailsham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1996-03-07 | £625,028 |
BN27 1PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellingly Community Primary School North Street , Hellingly BN27 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive , BN27 3UW | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 1,862 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 | 1,858 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Senior School The Dicker , Upper Dicker BN27 3QH | - not rated | 4,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish & Chips | 6, Carew Court Hawkswood Road | 524 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
| Median download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.16 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.