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About

Ashdown is a residential neighbourhood situated on the western edge of Hastings, characterised by its elevated position on a ridge of hills. The area consists primarily of post-war housing, with many homes offering views over the town and the English Channel in the distance. Its layout is defined by a network of quiet, winding roads and numerous cul-de-sacs.

A notable local landmark is the Ashdown Bowling Club, which has been a community fixture for decades. The area is bordered by the expansive greenery of Hastings Country Park, providing direct access to walking trails along the cliffs and through wooded glens.

Area overview

On average Ashdown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashdown is £54,945 per year. There are 1 schools in Ashdown: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashdown is home to around 8,293 people, with a population density of about 2,056.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashdown Population
8,293
Population density
2,056.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.91(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.49(-9%)
Shoplifting
9.41(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+42%)
Public order
8.2(+34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,344
88.54%
Other White
219
2.64%
Other Asian
125
1.51%
Other
94
1.13%
Indian
86
1.04%
Total population: 8,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,828
27.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
20.43%
No qualifications
1,090
16.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,058
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
797
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,235
36.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,196
35.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
540
16.12%
Other social rented
219
6.54%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.78%
Total households: 3,350

Property prices in Ashdown

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Ashdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£425,000
Flats13£185,000
Semi-Detached18£292,500
Terraced16£282,500

10 years median price trend in Ashdown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashdown.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.