Oak Fields Hailsham, Wealden
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN27), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 42702991.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £404,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- 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 D; 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 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 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 23 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgeside Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £404,500 | £389,000 | £420,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £341,250 | £315,000 | £367,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | £435,000 | £360,000 | £449,950 |
| 2017 | 8 | £338,750 | £320,000 | £450,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | 8 BN27 3YF | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 9 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £389,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2022 | 4 BN27 3YF | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2019 | 10 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 5 BN27 3YF | Detached | £367,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2018 | 3 BN27 3YF | Detached | £435,000 | New build. |
| 22 Mar 2018 | 2 BN27 3YF | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 11 BN27 3YF | Detached | £449,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 8 BN27 3YF | Detached | £345,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 7 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 1 BN27 3YF | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 16 Nov 2017 | 10 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £332,500 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 2017 | 6 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £320,000 | New build. |
| 10 Oct 2017 | 5 BN27 3YF | Detached | £362,500 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2017 | 4 BN27 3YF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2017 | 9 BN27 3YF | Semi-detached | £332,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2017 (7); 2016 (4).
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 D (34% of about 650 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)
- Hamelsham Manor, 80 London Road, Hailsham, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- The Flour Mill, Upper Horsebridge Road, Hailsham, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 12 addresses are between 23 m and 25 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 3UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 3YF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Berwick (Sussex) 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goodwin Close Hailsham | 160 m |
| Car parks | Vicarage Fields Car Parking (south) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgeside Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Street Dental Care | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Hailsham Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Waitrose Hailsham Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horselunges Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Bushy Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Common Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Ruffet's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Bramble Grove | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Tye Hill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-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) | 10.0 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 12 |
6 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| White House Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hellingly Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens – Giles store BN27 3AH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Haywood and sons fish BN27 3FX | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sunningdale Close (9); On or near Goodwin Close (6); On or near Farne Close (3); On or near Wentworth Close (3); On or near Fairisle Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
St Andrews Close · Greenfields · Portland Close · Sunningdale Close · Gleneagles Drive · Cromer Way · Goodwin Close · Chestnut Close · Wentworth Close · Carrington Place · The Lowlands · Gournay Road
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.