27,232TOTAL POPULATION
11,476HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,440AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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BN27 POSTCODE REGION

Brighton (BN27)

The BN27 postcode area is located in the Brighton postcode town region, within the county of East Sussex, and contains a total of 1311 individual postcodes.

There are 58 electoral wards in the BN27 postcode area, including Arundel, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hassocks, Henfield, Hove, Lancing, Lewes, Littlehampton, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Seaford, Shoreham-By-Sea, Steyning, Worthing which come under the local authority of the Wealden Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in BN27 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BN27 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


BN27 is a postcode district in the Brighton and Hove post town of East Sussex, England. It covers an area primarily in and around the towns of Lindfield and Haywards Heath, and includes outlying villages including Horsted Keynes, Ardingly, Balcome and Cuckfield. The local area code is 01444.

The BN27 postcode lies in the hilly mid-Sussex region, comprising the Weald and the High Weald. It is situated on the northern edge of the Ashdown Forest, a popular area for walking and horse riding. There are also a few sites of special scientific interest located within the boundaries of BN27.

The area is served by two railway lines and one bus service, with direct links to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. Other nearby transportation links include the M23 motorway and A23 road. The area is very well connected.

The district covers a wide range of postcodes, ranging from BN22 in the north to BN26 in the south, and includes both rural and urban areas. The urban areas have shops and other local amenities, while the rural areas offer many opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

BN27 is also home to several schools and colleges, including Cumnor House, Ardingley College, Lindfield Primary and Haywards Heath College, as well as a central library and leisure centre.

The area also contains a variety of attractions, including the Dewey Museum, the Ashdown Forest Centre and the Ardingly reservoir. The BN27 postcode is home to numerous leisure parks, country parks and nature reserves, providing an array of outdoor activities and experiences.

Residents benefit from numerous cultural and sports clubs, such as the Lindfield Arts Club, Haywards Heath Hockey Club and Wallrunners Basketball Club, as well as a wide array of outdoor activities, including aerobics, cricket and cycling. The stunning countryside makes BN27 the perfect place for a plethora of recreational activities, such as fishing and cycling.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in BN27 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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BN27East Sussex

East Sussex

The county of East Sussex

BN27 is located in the county of East Sussex, in England.

East Sussex has a total population of 837,000, making it the 29th largest county in the UK.

East Sussex has a total area of 692 square miles, and a population density of 467 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

East Sussex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeBN27
Postal TownBrighton
MSOA NameWealden 015
LSOA NameWealden 015D
CountyEast Sussex
RegionEast Sussex
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWealden
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

BN27 Electoral Wards

The postal region of BN27, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arlington
Arlington Reservoir
Ashburnham Forge
Bodle Street Green
Boreham Street
Brownbread Street
Burgh Hill
Burlow
Caneheath
Chapel Row
Chapman's Town
Chiddingly
Chilsham
Churches Green
Cowbeech
Cowbeech Hill
Cuckmere
Davis's Town
East Hoathly
Flowers Green
Foul Mile
Ginger's Green
Golden Cross
Golden Cross
Grove Hill
Gun Hill
Hailsham
Hale Green
Hall's Close
Hazard's Green
Hellingly
Herstmonceaux
Holmes's Hill
Hooe
Horam
Lower Dicker
Lower Horsebridge
Magham Down
Marle Green
Maynard's Green
Muddles Green
Nash Street
Ponts Green
Rickney
Rushlake Green
Sharp's Corner
Stunts Green
Summer Hill
Thunder's Hill
Trolliloes
Upper Dicker
Upper Horsebridge
Vines Cross
Waller's Haven
Warbleton
Wartling
Whitesmith
Wickstreet
Windmill Hill
Browse Postcodes in BN27

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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