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Broomgrove

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About

Broomgrove is a residential area situated on the western side of Hastings, positioned on the lower slopes of the West Hill. The streets are primarily lined with terraced and semi-detached housing, many featuring the distinctive local architectural style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The area offers direct pedestrian access to the wooded paths of West Hill, leading to Hastings Castle and the country park. From certain points, there are clear views across the rooftops towards the English Channel, with the pier visible in the distance.

Area overview

On average Broomgrove has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broomgrove is £41,869 per year. There are 1 schools in Broomgrove: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broomgrove is home to around 7,149 people, with a population density of about 4,849.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broomgrove Population
7,149
Population density
4,849.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.24(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.22(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.77(+67%)
Public order
9.23(+51%)
Other theft
6.01(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,307
88.19%
Other White
301
4.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
79
1.1%
Other Asian
59
0.82%
Other
55
0.77%
Total population: 7,152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,342
25.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,119
20.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
811
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
758
14.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
874
29.9%
Owns with a mortgage
605
20.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
598
20.46%
Owns outright
587
20.08%
Social rents from council
180
6.16%
Total households: 2,923

Property prices in Broomgrove

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Broomgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broomgrove 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 Broomgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£337,500
Flats16£135,500
Semi-Detached17£285,000
Terraced32£260,000

10 years median price trend in Broomgrove

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

Data Sources

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