Amberstone Wealden
74 addresses across 7 postcodes (BN27), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 42701077.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 8, C: 10, D: 14, E: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 25% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 6.9 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 62 of its 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Quintins Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 1,190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: House, detached (24); House, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (5); 1900-1929 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (28).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 2 Sea View Cottages, Amberstone
- 2 Waterworks Cottages, Amberstone
- 5 Sea View Cottages, Amberstone
- 6 Sea View Cottages, Amberstone
- Amberstone Place, Amberstone
- Ambledown, Amberstone
- Craythorne, Amberstone
- Firs, Amberstone
- Grangewood, Amberstone
- Holly Cottage, Amberstone
- Marshview Nursery, Amberstone
- Peppers House, Amberstone
- Q Elisabeths, Amberstone
- Rosemary Orchard House, Amberstone
- Tara, Amberstone
- The Coach House Amberstone Grange, Amberstone
- This'll Do, Amberstone
Council tax
What each band costs in Wealden in 2026-27: Band D £2,728 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,819 | £2,122 | £2,425 | £2,728 | £3,335 | £3,941 | £4,547 | £5,457 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- AMBERSTONE GRANGE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 4 February 2027: BT, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the verge (minor works)
- 13 February 2027 to 21 February 2027: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 13 February 2027 to 21 February 2027: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
- 30 March 2027 to 11 April 2027: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 65 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 1PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1PG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1PQ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 4FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 76 addresses are between 3 m and 15 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 1BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 1PE | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| BN27 1PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 1PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 1PJ | 42% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
| BN27 1PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 4FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Pevensey Bay 5,850 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Amberstone Corner Magham Down | 10 m |
| Car parks | Vicarage Fields Car Parking (south) | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Vicarage Lane Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quintins Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 250 m |
| Police station | Hailsham Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waitrose Hailsham Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,060 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Sandpit Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Peartree Shaw | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Ten Acre Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Common Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 76 |
62 of the street's 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wealden: see them on the Wealden page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberstone Hospital Servery BN27 4HU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Road (12); On or near Amberstone (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 13 February 2027 to 21 February 2027 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 4 February 2027 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN27 1PE: 26 addresses
- BN27 1PJ: 20 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- BN27 1PG: 12 addresses
- BN27 1PQ: 10 addresses
- BN27 1PH: 4 addresses
- BN27 1BZ: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- BN27 4FS: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.