Living in BN27, Wealden
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN27 in Wealden. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wealden: £386,787, down 0.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN27
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN27 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £160,000 to £630,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 HARMERS HAY ROAD, BN27 1SU | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 28 HARMERS HAY ROAD, BN27 1SU | terraced | £260,050 | 2026-06-16 |
| 21 HAWTHYLANDS ROAD, BN27 1EX | detached | £360,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 45 HAWTHYLANDS CRESCENT, BN27 1HG | detached | £540,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 24 HAREBEATING CRESCENT, BN27 1JH | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 31 MILLAND ROAD, BN27 1TQ | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hailsham Academy | Secondary | Inadequate | 0.5 mi |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.9% |
| Professional occupations | 15.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
151 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN27 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Wealden's figures.
Common questions about BN27
What is the average house price in BN27?
The average sold price in Wealden is £386,787 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN27?
Prices in Wealden are down 0.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN27?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central BN27 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £160,000 to £630,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN27?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN27, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN27?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN27 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN27 at risk of flooding?
Central BN27 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN27 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 151 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN27 safe?
151 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN27 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN27 or BN26, BN27 or BN24, BN27 or BN23.
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