Nursery Close Hailsham, Wealden
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN27), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42702170.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Wealden costs £2,728 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Polegate, about 4.9 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgeside Surgery, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £267,500 | £225,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £210,000 | £170,000 | £235,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £179,975 | £170,000 | £189,950 |
| 2003 | 1 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £119,000 | £89,950 | £119,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £97,975 | £76,000 | £119,950 |
| 1998 | 2 | £79,250 | £71,000 | £87,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £122,684 | £65,000 | £180,367 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2021 | 3 BN27 2PX | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2015 | 4 BN27 2PX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2015 | 7 BN27 2PX | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2013 | 2 BN27 2PX | Detached | £196,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2011 | 1 BN27 2PX | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2011 | 6 BN27 2PX | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2011 | 5 BN27 2PX | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 6 BN27 2PX | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 4 May 2004 | 10 BN27 2PX | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 22 May 2003 | 4 BN27 2PX | Detached | £213,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2002 | 9 BN27 2PX | Terraced | £146,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 3 BN27 2PX | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2001 | 6 BN27 2PX | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 15 Mar 2001 | 2 BN27 2PX | Detached | £119,500 | |
| 4 Aug 1999 | 4 BN27 2PX | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 23 Mar 1999 | 3 BN27 2PX | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 5 BN27 2PX | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 26 May 1998 | 2 BN27 2PX | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 19 Jan 1996 | 9 BN27 2PX | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 17 Oct 1995 | 3 BN27 2PX | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 7 Apr 1995 | THE MARSHES, 3B BN27 2PX | Detached | £180,367 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3 Market Street, Hailsham: up to 5 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- First Floor 31-33 & 41-43 Vicarage Field, Hailsham, permissioned (250 m)
- Sturton Place, Hailsham: up to 34 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- The Old Courthouse, High Street, Hailsham, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 24 m and 27 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 2PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 2PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Berwick (Sussex) 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenwich Road Hailsham | 180 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Fields Car Parking (south) | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vicarage Lane Car Park | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.7 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgeside Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaforth Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery (2 Town House Garden) | 240 m |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hailsham Police Station | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Hailsham Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Vicarage, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m west. 36 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Vicarage | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m west |
| The Parish Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 210 m west |
| The Old Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south-west |
| Medieval farmstead at Downash, 300m north east of Freshfield Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Common Pond | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bushy Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Bolney's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Horselunges Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Coldthorn Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Tye Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 100 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regard Partnership BN27 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Achieve Together BN27 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Charles Hunt Centre BN27 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Burgers and Shakes BN27 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Thai Nong Khai Limited BN27 1BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Mira Restaurant Bar and Lounge BN27 1BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Kemer Kebab BN27 2AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Hailsham Food Bank BN27 1AG | Distributors/Transporters | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Freedom Leisure BN27 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Maybugs BN27 1BG | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Rustico Hailsham BN27 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Sip and Swirl Wine Bar Limited BN27 1BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Thiru Kochi Restaurant BN27 1AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Hay's Cafe BN27 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Coffee BN27 1BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (85); On or near St Marys Avenue (16); On or near Vicarage Lane (13); On or near Timbers Court (12); On or near Vicarage Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Foodbank/Community Fridge (distributors/transporters, BN27 1AN) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Thai Nong Khai Limited (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BN27 1BJ) re-inspected, still 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chapel Barn Close · Greenacres Drive · Greenacres Way · Timbers Court · Vicarage Lane · Market Place · Viburnum Way · Rowan Mews · Aster Close · Vicarage Road · Fern Grove · High Street
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.