Twine Close Hailsham, Wealden
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN27), about 160 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 42702955.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 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 11 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bridgeside Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £242,550 | £242,550 | £242,550 |
| 2014 | 4 | £248,473 | £193,950 | £249,950 |
| 2013 | 5 | £242,000 | £234,000 | £294,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2024 | 19 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 15 BN27 1FG | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 7 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £242,550 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 21 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £249,950 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 19 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £249,950 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 17 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £246,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2014 | 15 BN27 1FG | Semi-detached | £193,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 1 BN27 1FG | Detached | £294,950 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 9 BN27 1FG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 5 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £242,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 11 BN27 1FG | Semi-detached | £238,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2013 | 3 BN27 1FG | Terraced | £234,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 2011 (9); 2014 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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)
- First Floor 31-33 & 41-43 Vicarage Field, Hailsham, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- The Old Courthouse, High Street, Hailsham, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 Market Street, Hailsham: up to 5 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Sturton Place, Hailsham: up to 34 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Hamelsham Manor, 80 London Road, Hailsham, permissioned (830 m (0.5 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 1FG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN27 1FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| BN27 1FL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN27 1FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 1FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN27 1FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polegate 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Pevensey and Westham 166,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Berwick (Sussex) 79,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hailsham Community College | 380 m |
| Car parks | Vicarage Fields Car Parking (south) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vicarage Lane Car Park | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgeside Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaforth Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 390 m |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hailsham Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Hailsham Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Vicarage, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south. 39 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* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Parish Church of Saint Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Old Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Common Pond | Lake or reservoir | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Horselunges Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Bushy Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Bolney's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Robin Post Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Tye Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 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) | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 | 270 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hailsham Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornton Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grovelands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawkes Farm Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ropemakers' Academy BN27 1FB | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure BN27 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Achieve Together BN27 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2022 |
| The Regard Partnership BN27 2PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2022 |
| TG Jones High Street Limited BN27 1BD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Oxfam BN27 1BD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Charles Hunt Centre BN27 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Maybugs BN27 1BG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Dippy Doodahs BN27 1AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Green Chilli BN27 1AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| JFC's Fast Food (Hailsham) Ltd. BN27 1AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Rajdoot BN27 1AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Hay's Cafe BN27 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Fortune Inn BN27 1BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Subway BN27 1BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Binder Lane (7); On or near Reef Way (6); On or near Twine Close (1); On or near Hemp Place (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 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) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 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
- BN27 1FG: 10 addresses
- BN27 1FB: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- BN27 1FL: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Splice Lane · Hemp Place · The Spinners · Riggers Way · Weavers Lane · Binder Lane · Bowline Drive · Aster Close · Fern Grove · Reef Way · Viburnum Way · Battle Crescent
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.