BN27 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN27 district covers Hailsham, Herstmonceux, Maresfield. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN27
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN27 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 68 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN27
- Grovelands Community Primary School · BN27 3UW · Standards maintained (2025)
- Hailsham Academy · BN27 1DT · Inadequate (2023)
- Hawkes Farm Academy · BN27 1ND · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 48% in England
- Hellingly Community Primary School · BN27 4DS · Remains Good (2021)
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School · BN27 4LG · Remains Good (2022) · Top 46% in England
- Park Mead Primary School · BN27 3QP · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 26% in England
- Thornton Grove Academy · BN27 2PH · Not yet inspected
- White House Academy · BN27 2FB · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 47% in England
Secondary schools in BN27
- Hailsham Academy · BN27 1DT · Inadequate (2023)
Fee-paying schools in BN27
- Bede's Senior School · BN27 3QH · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN27
- Emmanuel Pre School · BN27 1UG · Good (Ofsted)
- Union Corner Pre-School · BN27 1ND · Good (Ofsted)
- Bunny Run Childcare Centre & Schools Out Limited · BN27 4EP · Good (Ofsted)
- Hellingly Preschool · BN27 4DS
- Wise Owls, part of Ripe Nursery School · BN27 3PX
- Kiddie Capers, Hailsham · BN27 2EZ
- The Meadows Nursery School · BN27 2BW · Good (Ofsted)
- Attwood Farm Nursery · BN27 4RA · Good (Ofsted)
- Herstmonceux Preschool · BN27 4JX · Good (Ofsted)
- Summerfields Nursery · BN27 3DR
GP surgeries in BN27
- Quintins Medical Centre · BN27 1UG
- Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre · BN27 4JX
- Bridgeside Surgery · BN27 3DG
Neighbourhoods in BN27
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN27 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Central & East | 25% | £305k | High | 8 min |
| Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean | 25% | £370k | Average | 27 min |
| Hailsham East | 21% | £270k | Average | 13 min |
| Herstmonceux & Ninfield | 15% | £413k | Very low | 32 min |
| Hailsham South & West | 12% | £318k | Average | 13 min |
Questions
Where is the BN27 postcode?
BN27 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Hailsham, Herstmonceux, Maresfield, with 1,134 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN27?
The typical home price across BN27's neighbourhoods is £318k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN27?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BN27 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from BN27?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 68 minutes.