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Battle & Catsfield

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About

Battle is a historic market town centred around the remains of an 11th-century abbey, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. The main street slopes past independent shops and timber-framed buildings. The surrounding area is characterised by wooded ridges and agricultural land.

Catsfield is a smaller village to the south, set amidst farmland and quiet lanes. The local landscape includes the valleys of the River Line and its tributaries. The village is noted for its early 20th-century church, constructed from local sandstone and brick.

Area overview

On average Battle & Catsfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battle & Catsfield is £58,537 per year. There are 6 schools in Battle & Catsfield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Battle & Catsfield is home to around 8,136 people, with a population density of about 123.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Battle & Catsfield Population
8,136
Population density
123.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.12(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.64(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(-3%)
Shoplifting
4.67(-42%)
Public order
4.55(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,504
92.19%
Other White
247
3.03%
Irish
66
0.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.53%
Total population: 8,140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,411
36.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,126
16.91%
No qualifications
1,020
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,553
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
901
26.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
493
14.52%
Other social rented
291
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.15%
Total households: 3,396

Property prices in Battle & Catsfield

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Battle & Catsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Battle & Catsfield 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 Battle & Catsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£645,000
Flats12£252,500
Semi-Detached12£370,750
Terraced17£303,700

10 years median price trend in Battle & Catsfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battle & Catsfield.

Data Sources

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