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Bexhill Sidley

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About

Bexhill Sidley ward sits on the western edge of the town of Bexhill-on-Sea, forming a distinct residential area. It is bordered by the A259 to the south and features a mix of post-war housing estates and older suburban streets. The topography includes gentle slopes leading down towards the coast. The ward is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs.

A significant local feature is the expansive Sidley Recreation Ground, a large open space providing sports facilities and green area. The residential character is punctuated by several schools and community centres. The area maintains a separate identity from Bexhill's central seafront, with its own local history tied to its development in the 20th century.

Area overview

On average Bexhill Sidley has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bexhill Sidley is £45,487 per year. There are 1 schools in Bexhill Sidley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bexhill Sidley is home to around 6,118 people, with a population density of about 824.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bexhill Sidley Population
6,118
Population density
824.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.08(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.25(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.18(+151%)
Shoplifting
13.89(+73%)
Public order
11.44(+87%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,620
91.92%
Other White
113
1.85%
Irish
57
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.75%
Total population: 6,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,144
23.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
929
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
845
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
14.9%
Total 16+ residents: 4,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
737
28.92%
Other social rented
672
26.37%
Owns with a mortgage
552
21.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
13.58%
Social rents from council
159
6.24%
Total households: 2,548

Property prices in Bexhill Sidley

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £289,000 in Bexhill Sidley area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bexhill Sidley 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 Bexhill Sidley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£381,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached16£301,500
Terraced13£250,000

10 years median price trend in Bexhill Sidley

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

Data Sources

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