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BN27 4RX

Posey Green

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

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Detailed insights for BN27 4RX

Overview

Postcode BN27 4RX is located in a rural village, within the Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels ward of Wealden in the South East region, and forms part of the Herstmonceux & Ninfield area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herstmonceux & Ninfield is £56,804 per year. The nearest station is Normans Bay, about 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Herstmonceux & Ninfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Herstmonceux & Ninfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Herstmonceux & Ninfield is £56,804 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from BN27 4RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Herstmonceux & Ninfield near BN27 4RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Normans Bay located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
594.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.73(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.9(+21%)
Public order
4.97(-18%)
Other theft
2.48(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.48(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
95.64%
Other White
9
2.31%
Bangladeshi
3
0.77%
Chinese
2
0.51%
Other Asian
1
0.26%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
33.54%
Level 3 (A level)
58
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
14.94%
No qualifications
46
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
48.19%
Owns with a mortgage
61
36.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.83%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.61%
Other social rented
4
2.41%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

Median price£327,750
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £451K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £327,750 (about £355 per square foot) in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£502,500£407
Semi-Detached44£320,500£361
Terraced14£305,000£321
Flats10£183,750£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£127,500£236,500£241,000
2017£342,500£150,000£279,950£245,000
2018£383,500£149,000£270,000£270,000
2019£375,250£147,500£275,000£264,000
2020£400,000£128,450£312,500£258,750
2021£457,250£155,000£315,000£277,500
2022£572,500£158,750£325,000£352,500
2023£489,950£180,750£372,500£298,500
2024£465,000£185,000£330,250£335,000
2025£431,500£181,250£323,000£312,500
2026£447,500£310,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£263£277£264
2017£311£199£295£273
2018£323£216£321£278
2019£300£213£309£284
2020£338£261£310£278
2021£349£304£325£319
2022£407£352£340£322
2023£404£301£351£335
2024£368£335£362£338
2025£378£242£356£319
2026£403£361£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN27 4RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN27 4RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20265, Posey Green, Hailsham, BN27 4RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
25 Jul 2025Brambles, Joes Lane, Hailsham, BN27 4TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£436,000
27 Mar 20254, Horseshoe Place, Hailsham, BN27 4GBSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
27 Feb 20258, Nursery Lane, Hailsham, BN27 4TPDetachedFreehold£330,000
05 Dec 202514, High View Close, Hailsham, BN27 4TRTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the BN27 4RX postcode area, located within Herstmonceux & Ninfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN27 4RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryHerstmonceux Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district (2025-26).

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,608
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,347
Band H£5,217

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN27 4RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Fairweather

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Nicholas Coleshill

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Kieran Mullan

Bexhill and Battle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWealdenE07000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexhill and BattleE14001088
ParishHerstmonceuxE04003849
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Herstmonceux & NinfieldE02004416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wealden 014BE01021198
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN27 4RX

Is BN27 4RX (Herstmonceux & Ninfield) safe?

The area around BN27 4RX records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BN27 4RX?

The median sale price around BN27 4RX in Herstmonceux & Ninfield is £327,750 (about £355 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN27 4RX?

There is 1 school close to BN27 4RX, including Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN27 4RX?

BN27 4RX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN27 4RX (Herstmonceux & Ninfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle covering BN27 4RX is Kieran Mullan (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Fairweather (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Nicholas Coleshill (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.