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Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross

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About

The Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross area lies within the High Weald of East Sussex, characterised by rolling hills, scattered woodlands and a network of small fields. The landscape is defined by agriculture and historic settlement patterns, with the villages separated by farmland and connected by narrow, winding lanes. The River Dudwell and its tributaries flow through the valleys.

Burwash is known for its long, steep high street lined with timber-framed buildings, including the former home of writer Rudyard Kipling. The area's ironworking past is evident in the remains of old hammer ponds within the woods. The smaller settlements of Sedlescombe and Staplecross retain a quieter, more rural character centred around their village greens and historic inns.

Area overview

On average Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross is £59,221 per year. There are 7 schools in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross is home to around 7,909 people, with a population density of about 62.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross Population
7,909
Population density
62.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.77(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.67(-43%)
Other theft
3.41(-39%)
Public order
2.28(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,401
93.6%
Other White
200
2.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.64%
Irish
42
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.48%
Total population: 7,907

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,421
35.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,111
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,023
15.16%
No qualifications
998
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
644
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,563
47.32%
Owns with a mortgage
980
29.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
9.96%
Other social rented
262
7.93%
Other forms of private rent
99
3%
Total households: 3,303

Property prices in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross 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 Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£731,900
Flats2£227,500
Semi-Detached19£412,000
Terraced8£338,825

10 years median price trend in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross.

All postcodes in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross

TN325TP

Sempstead Lane

TN339FS

North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington

TN197BS

Beechwood Close

TN197BT

Hornbeam

TN197FB

Newlands Drive

TN197LE

Foots Lane

TN197LG

Heathfield Road

TN325HE

Rectory Hill

TN325SF

The Tollgate

TN339PX

Netherfield Road

TN197DD

Fontridge Lane

TN197DZ

School Hill

TN197HE

Highfields

TN316JR

Adams Lane

TN325JU

Castle Farm Cottages

TN325QJ

Northiam Road

TN330LQ

Netherfield Hill

TN219JP

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325FA

John's Cross Road

TN325HA

Mill Close

TN197EU

High Street

TN197HP

Burwash & the Weald

TN197NW

Westdown Park

TN316FJ

Chitcombe Road

TN325HB

Brightling Road

TN325HY

Battle Road

TN325QS

Cripps Corner Road

TN325SA

Hawkhurst Road

TN330QN

The Street

TN197BZ

Boundary Edge Close

TN197LD

Heathfield Road

TN197NB

Heathfield Road

TN330NJ

Whatlington Road

TN330NT

Forestry Cottages

TN325JW

Vinehall Road

TN325TF

Lordine Court Drive

TN325TH

Padgham Cottages

TN330NE

Whatlington Road

TN339BF

Penhurst Lane

TN325HZ

Battle Road

TN325JS

Church Cottages

TN330PZ

Eastview Terrace

TN197JF

Rosemary Gardens

TN197NG

The Martletts

TN219JG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN219JX

South Lane

TN325TA

Northern Rother

TN330LE

Netherfield Hill

TN330QG

The Street

TN330RN

Whydown Hill

TN197BJ

High Street

TN197BU

Shrub Lane

TN197JD

Spring Lane

TN197JL

Witherenden Hill

TN325JX

Rock Cottages

TN325QF

Forge Close

TN325RP

Northiam Road

TN330PQ

Brede Lane

TN330RG

New Road

TN197BN

Rother View

TN219NJ

South Lane

TN219NS

Padgham Lane

TN316FH

Watts Palace Lane

TN325RE

Northern Rother

TN197BD

Etchingham Road

TN197LU

Heathfield Road

TN219NN

South Lane

TN325JL

Vinehall Road

TN325LA

Eatenden Lane

TN197BF

The Old Orchard

TN197HA

High Street

TN197LN

Vicarage Lane

TN330NB

Whatlington Road

TN325HR

Battle Road

TN330PF

Churchland Lane

TN330QZ

Gregory Walk

TN219EW

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325JP

Church Road

TN330QA

The Green

TN330QT

Crazy Lane

TN330QW

Red Barn Cottages

TN339PU

Eatenden Lane

TN197JG

Witherenden Hill

TN219NB

Colliers Green

TN325JH

Battle Road

TN325LX

London Road

TN330UQ

Whatlington Road

TN339QG

Barley Grattens

TN197EY

High Street

TN197EH

High Street

TN197HR

Willingford Lane

TN325XB

Junction Road

TN330PE

Hurst Lane

TN330ND

Whatlington Road

TN330NS

Woodmans Green Road

TN330UP

Hastings Road

TN339BQ

Darvel Down

TN197DH

Perrymans Lane

TN197EQ

Hopperscroft Lane

TN325JB

Battle Road

Data Sources

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