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Bexhill St Stephens

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About

Bexhill St Stephens ward lies in the northern part of the town of Bexhill-on-Sea, characterised by residential development and key transport corridors. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments, serving as a significant local population centre. The A259 road runs through the ward, connecting it to the town centre and wider coastal routes.

Inland from the seafront, the ward contains Bexhill High School, a major secondary school for the area. The landscape includes areas of open space and playing fields associated with community and educational use. The northern boundary is marked by the railway line, which provides a distinct edge to this part of the urban area.

Area overview

On average Bexhill St Stephens has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bexhill St Stephens is £49,354 per year. There are 4 schools in Bexhill St Stephens: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bexhill St Stephens is home to around 4,776 people, with a population density of about 2,974.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bexhill St Stephens Population
4,776
Population density
2,974.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.11(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.78(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.36(+232%)
Shoplifting
19.05(+138%)
Public order
12.56(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,376
91.62%
Other White
105
2.2%
Irish
49
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.8%
African
35
0.73%
Total population: 4,776

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,045
25.75%
No qualifications
745
18.35%
Level 3 (A level)
703
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
630
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
562
13.85%
Total 16+ residents: 4,059

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,030
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
606
28.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
11.8%
Other social rented
138
6.59%
Other forms of private rent
43
2.05%
Total households: 2,094

Property prices in Bexhill St Stephens

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Bexhill St Stephens area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bexhill St Stephens 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 St Stephens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£390,000
Flats9£162,000
Semi-Detached13£315,000
Terraced7£235,000

10 years median price trend in Bexhill St Stephens

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

Data Sources

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