Area360 logo

Find postcode

Arlington

Interactive map displaying Arlington

About

Arlington ward covers a rural expanse in the Wealden district, characterised by its agricultural fields and pockets of woodland. The settlement of Arlington itself is a small village centred around its historic church. The area is largely defined by the Cuckmere River, which meanders through the landscape, shaping the surrounding farmland and water meadows.

The ward includes the notable Arlington Reservoir, a significant body of water providing a habitat for birdlife. The landscape is part of the wider South Downs National Park, featuring gentle chalk downland slopes. The area's economy has long been connected to farming and land management, with a quiet, dispersed population across its hamlets and farms.

Area overview

On average Arlington has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Arlington is £57,124 per year. There are 2 schools in Arlington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Arlington is home to around 2,963 people, with a population density of about 43.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Arlington Population
2,963
Population density
43.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.6(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.91(+62%)
Other theft
15.52(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.14(+73%)
Burglary
11.14(+328%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,698
90.99%
Other White
107
3.61%
Chinese
31
1.05%
Irish
23
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.57%
Total population: 2,965

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
942
37.49%
No qualifications
435
17.31%
Level 3 (A level)
355
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
342
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,513

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
751
59.23%
Owns with a mortgage
299
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
139
10.96%
Other forms of private rent
56
4.42%
Other social rented
13
1.03%
Total households: 1,268

Property prices in Arlington

Median price£604,500
Price per sq ft£405
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£513K – £800K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £604,500 (about £405 per square foot) in Arlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £320,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Arlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£800,000£419
Semi-Detached5£525,000£412
Terraced1£395,000£386
Flats1£320,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Arlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arlington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£645,000£471,050£270,000
2017£487,500£320,000£265,000
2018£615,000£345,000£340,000
2019£920,000£495,000£330,000
2020£590,000£477,000£252,000
2021£700,000£580,000£325,000
2022£870,000£510,000£435,000
2023£850,000£645,000
2024£940,000£453,000£462,500
2025£800,000£467,000£395,000
2026£750,000£552,322
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Arlington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arlington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£374£358
2017£381£291£360
2018£350£245£394
2019£366£364£314
2020£386£381£289
2021£450£453£391
2022£524£441£355
2023£425£445
2024£498£432£506
2025£405£412£386
2026£436£455
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Arlington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Arlington in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Arlington

Is Arlington safe?

Arlington records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Arlington?

The median sale price in Arlington is £604,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Arlington?

Arlington has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Arlington?

Arlington scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Arlington sits around rank 19,887 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Arlington?

The average household income in Arlington is around £57,124 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Arlington?

Arlington is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alison Jane Wilson (Green Party).

All postcodes in Arlington

BN266TP

Sessingham Lane

BN266TH

Wick Street

BN266TR

Lower Wick Street

BN273XZ

Badgers Walk

BN86LL

Bopeep Bostal

BN266ST

Lewes Road

BN86BU

Shortgate Lane

BN273TB

Chalvington Road

BN266RY

The Street

BN273SH

Robins Reach

BN273YW

Hailsham Bypass

BN273QP

Michelham Priory Road

BN266GD

The Village

BN266GT

Common Lane

BN273RP

Badgers Walk

BN266TX

The Street

BN273TH

Poundfield Road

BN86BL

Lewes Road

BN273SF

Arlington

BN273RN

Deanland Road

BN273QB

Plough Cottages

BN86BE

Pound Lane

BN266TN

Lullington Road

BN266UW

The Village

BN266XA

The Village

BN273GD

Arlington Road West

BN86DU

Cow Lane

BN266UJ

Bopeep Lane

BN273GB

Squirrels Drey

BN266SJ

Caneheath

BN273SD

Cathedral Walk

BN86AP

Ripe Lane

BN266UH

Bopeep Lane

BN266UN

The Village

BN86AH

Church Lane

BN86AJ

Mill Lane

BN273SE

Robins Reach

BN273RY

Honeysuckle Lane

BN273SR

Beech Avenue

BN266TZ

The Street

BN266SU

Common Lane

BN273RT

Fox Hollow

BN273RA

Robin Post Lane

BN273RS

Rose Grove

BN273SP

Badgers Walk

BN273SJ

Sunset Avenue

BN266SH

Tye Hill Road

BN273YD

Poundfield Road

BN273RG

Camberlot Road

BN86AY

Firle Road

BN86BP

Park Lane

BN273RX

Bluebell Glade

BN86LJ

Lewes Road

BN266UB

Lewes Road

BN266TS

Lower Wick Street

BN86DW

Mill Lane

BN86AN

Church Lane

BN273RB

The Glade

BN273RR

Bluebell Glade

BN273SY

Sheepcote Lane

BN273TA

Chalvington Road

BN266RZ

Arlington

BN266TL

Wick Street

BN273QT

Arlington Road West

BN273PR

Hempstead Lane

BN266TJ

Sheepcote Lane

BN273TD

Church Farm Lane

BN273SW

Badgers Walk

BN266RX

The Street

BN273PX

Coldharbour Road

BN273SZ

Badgers Walk

BN273TE

Lovers Meadow

BN86ES

The Broyle

BN273RU

Downsview Road

BN266SN

The Old Forge

BN266SD

Chilver Bridge Road

BN266TA

Station Road

BN266TE

Station Road

BN266SF

Tye Hill Lane

BN265QP

Alfriston Road

BN273WY

Deanland Road

BN273RF

Cathedral Walk

BN273QH

Camberlot Road

BN86BA

Langtye Lane

BN266SR

The Village

BN266GF

Cornford Crescent

BN266SB

Chilver Bridge Road

BN273LZ

Main Road

BN273TQ

Northview Cottages

BN273PY

Coldharbour Road

BN266SA

The Street

BN266TY

The Street

BN86EX

Carriage Mews

BN266TD

Downsway

BN86DG

Shortgate Lane

BN273QL

Parkwood Farm Cottages

BN273QN

Stud Cottages

BN86BW

Elm Close

BN86AT

Church Lane

BN266SL

Caneheath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.