Dacre Park is in Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 2PD is located in the Hailsham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dacre Park, Hailsham, BN27 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 2PE, BN27 2PF, BN27 2PB, BN27 2PA, BN27 2NZ, BN27 2JJ, BN27 2JL, BN27 2NP, BN27 2JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN27 2PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 49.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 27% | 32.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 45.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 19% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 20.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 94.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.4% | 94.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacre Park was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% higher than the Hailsham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dacre Park has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hailsham East and the 31st highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dacre Park, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-21 | £213,015 |
| 7 Dacre Park, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-28 | £249,226 |
| 16 Dacre Park, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2021-09-24 | £228,119 |
| 6 Dacre Park, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-01-12 | £216,021 |
| 7 Dacre Park, Hailsham, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-06-01 | £217,674 |
BN27 2PD 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive , BN27 3UW | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burfield Academy Oaklands Way , BN27 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 1,869 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 | 855 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 | 591 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Senior School The Dicker , Upper Dicker BN27 3QH | - not rated | 4,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East Mart Cafe | The Market Market Street | 461 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Hailsham Ltd | 5 Market Square | 537 yd | |
| Charles Hunt Centre | Charles Hunt Day Centre Vicarage Field | 575 yd | |
| Rustico Italiano | 1 High Street | 577 yd | |
| Romeo and Juliet | 7 High Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | The George Hotel, 3 George Street | 616 yd | |
| Hailsham Club | The Hailsham Club Vicarage Field | 629 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 17 Station Road | 781 yd | |
| Grenadier Hotel | The Grenadier Hotel, 67 High Street | 864 yd | |
| Hailsham Memorial Institute | Hailsham Memorial Institute Club Western Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemer Kebab | The Inglenook, 4B Market Street | 549 yd | |
| Simpson Chicken | 23A High Street | 657 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 32 High Street | 680 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 34 High Street | 688 yd | |
| Sanchos | 43 High Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 17 High Street | 621 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Ltd Vicarage Field | 626 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Unit 17, The Quintins North Street | 691 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Limited North Street | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maurice Thornton Playing Field ORION CLOSE | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Hailsham Leisure Centre HAILSHAM LEISURE CENTRE HAILSHAM LEISURE CENTRE VICARAGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Control Fitness 24/7 (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Hailsham Community College BATTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Western Road Recreation Ground WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.