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Bexhill Central

About

Bexhill Central ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred on the De La Warr Pavilion on the seafront. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. It contains the main shopping streets, including Devonshire Road, and local service facilities. The seafront features a promenade and a wide, predominantly shingle beach.

Inland, the ward includes the town's main public park, Egerton Park, with its boating lake and gardens. The residential streets are largely quiet, with some smaller local parades of shops serving the community. The area is defined by its direct access to the coastline and its concentration of the town's civic and commercial functions within a compact, walkable layout.

Area overview

On average Bexhill Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bexhill Central is £38,293 per year. There are 1 schools in Bexhill Central: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bexhill Central is home to around 5,607 people, with a population density of about 6,262.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bexhill Central Population

5,607

Population density

6,262 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

50.12(+59%)

Shoplifting

36.2(+351%)

Anti-social behaviour

30.32(+162%)

Public order

13.55(+122%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.66(+97%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,739

84.5%

Other White

271

4.83%

Other Asian

102

1.82%

Irish

1.12%

Other

0.95%

Total population: 5,608

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,251

26.2%

No qualifications

989

20.71%

Level 3 (A level)

830

17.38%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

741

15.52%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

548

11.48%

Total 16+ residents: 4,775

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,125

38.33%

Owns outright

919

31.31%

Owns with a mortgage

516

17.58%

Other social rented

222

7.56%

Other forms of private rent

3.17%

Total households: 2,935

Property prices in Bexhill Central

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Bexhill Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Bexhill Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£425,100	£420,690	£422,650	£427,550	£429,510
Flats	66	£190,000	£131,250	£166,625	£235,000	£279,000
Semi-Detached	2	£335,000	£195,500	£257,500	£412,500	£474,500
Terraced	14	£286,000	£222,100	£262,375	£306,875	£438,750

10 years median price trend in Bexhill Central

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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