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About

Ashdown ward is situated in the northern part of Hastings, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. It includes significant green spaces like Church Wood, which provides a wooded area for local recreation. The ward's boundaries encompass parts of the Ridge, a notable elevated area running through the town.

The ward contains several schools and community centres that form hubs for local activity. Transport links include main roads connecting it to the town centre and other parts of Hastings. The topography features slopes and level areas typical of this section of the town. Local shopping parades offer essential services to residents within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Ashdown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% 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. Ashdown is home to around 5,547 people, with a population density of about 1,709.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashdown Population
5,547
Population density
1,709.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.25(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.88(+20%)
Shoplifting
13.52(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.92(+54%)
Other theft
5.95(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,998
90.07%
Other White
160
2.88%
Other
52
0.94%
Other Asian
48
0.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
40
0.72%
Total population: 5,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,205
26.75%
Level 3 (A level)
913
20.27%
No qualifications
735
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
545
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 4,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
829
38.11%
Owns with a mortgage
822
37.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
13.38%
Other social rented
146
6.71%
Other forms of private rent
43
1.98%
Total households: 2,175

Property prices in Ashdown

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £361,500 in Ashdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 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
Detached26£437,500
Flats7£195,000
Semi-Detached7£310,000
Terraced6£270,000

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.