Fairlawns Drive is in Herstmonceux, Hailsham and in Wealden district. BN27 4PJ is located in the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bexhill and Battle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairlawns Drive, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, BN27 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN27 4PQ, BN27 4LS, BN27 4LY, BN27 4PH, BN27 4LN, BN27 4LR, BN27 4LX, BN27 4LT, BN27 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN27 4PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.3% | 30.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 41.8% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 45.6% | 47% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.5% | 13.7% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 21.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 100% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 95.1% | 96.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlawns Drive was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Hellingly average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Fairlawns Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hellingly and the 57th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Fairlawns Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-04-24 | £263,481 |
| 17 Fairlawns Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-01-28 | £300,194 |
| 8 Fairlawns Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2021-10-21 | £276,683 |
| 16 Fairlawns Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-01-31 | £268,919 |
| 10 Fairlawns Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-01-31 | £279,833 |
BN27 4PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 4PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School Hailsham Road , Herstmonceux BN27 4LG | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2PH | 2out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkes Farm Academy Hawks Road , BN27 1ND | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Academy Marshfoot Lane , BN27 2FB | 1out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,452 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 | 5,127 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo's Coffee House | The Woolpack West End | 374 yd | |
| Eastern Promise | Eastern Promise Gardner Street | 510 yd | |
| The Sundial Restaurant | The Sundial Restaurant Gardner Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms | The Brewers Arms Gardner Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Fish and Chips | 2, The Willows Gardner Street | 464 yd | |
| The Little Bake Shop | Briars Cottage Gardner Street | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herstmonceux Recreation Ground Hailsham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Lime Park LIME LIME CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 731 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.