Medway is in Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 3HE is located in the Hailsham North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Medway, Hailsham, BN27 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 3HD, BN27 3HB, BN27 3DW, BN27 3XL, BN27 3AP, BN27 3DZ, BN27 3AN, BN27 3BQ, BN27 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN27 3HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 55.6% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49% | 44.4% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 31.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 50.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 18.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 10.6% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 23.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medway has the 6th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-11-01 | £359,680 |
| 28 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2024-04-10 | £345,080 |
| 5 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-03-08 | £325,658 |
| 44 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-27 | £327,273 |
| 43 Medway, Hailsham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-28 | £382,830 |
BN27 3HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Community Primary School Dunbar Drive , BN27 3UW | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellingly Community Primary School North Street , Hellingly BN27 4DS | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 2,101 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 | 1,216 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 | 1,435 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bede's Senior School The Dicker , Upper Dicker BN27 3QH | - not rated | 3,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grovelands C P School DUNBAR DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Lower Horsebridge Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Hailsham Community College BATTLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.