Postcode report
BN27 4QJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wealden
About BN27 4QJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN27 4QJ is a postcode in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron, Wealden, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN27 4QJ, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN27 4QJ are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN27 4QJ is based on Wealden 014 Census 2021. It covers 6,473 residents, 76 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near BN27 4QJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 75 rolling sales, down 3.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN27 4QJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN27 4QJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN27 4QJ
Is BN27 4QJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN27 4QJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for BN27 4QJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN27 4QJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN27 4QJ?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 75 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN27 4QJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.