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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
6/10
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
14.67(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.22(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.29(-49%)
Other theft
3.03(-46%)
Burglary
2.78(+7%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Burwash, Sedlescombe & Staplecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,315,000.

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
Detached44£675,000
Flats6£244,000
Terraced9£325,000
Semi-Detached22£427,500

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

TN325HD

Brickyard Lane

TN325TA

Northern Rother

TN219LA

Woods Corner

TN330PJ

Reservoir Lane

TN197JE

Witherenden Hill

TN316FH

Watts Palace Lane

TN325TE

Church Cottages

TN330QP

Church Hill

TN330PG

Brede Lane

TN197LL

Vicarage Lane

TN197DD

Fontridge Lane

TN325JR

Church Road

TN197LW

Vicarage Lane

TN197BZ

Boundary Edge Close

TN197DH

Perrymans Lane

TN197ES

High Street

TN330GR

Oaklands Lane

TN339QL

Darwell Hill

TN330FQ

Roselands Drive

TN325XB

Junction Road

TN325RJ

Northern Rother

TN325JL

Vinehall Road

TN330UF

Ladybird Lane

TN330QN

The Street

TN219LW

Woods Corner

TN197DZ

School Hill

TN330NA

Whatlington Road

TN219NN

South Lane

TN197BF

The Old Orchard

TN219NE

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN339PT

Shooting Box

TN197JT

Westdown Lane

TN325RG

Prawles Farm Cottages

TN197EG

Rother Close

TN197DF

Morris Close

TN325BF

Hop Gardens

TN325JS

Church Cottages

TN197NA

Swing Gate Hill

TN219LL

Brightling Road

TN325LE

Mountfield Lane

TN325FN

Swailes Green

TN197LP

Vicarage Lane

TN325JB

Battle Road

TN197EX

High Street

TN325TH

Padgham Cottages

TN197HE

Highfields

TN330RH

Tollgate Road

TN330LH

Netherfield Hill

TN197LQ

Heathfield Road

TN197EU

High Street

TN325FP

Burwash & the Weald

TN197DT

Batemans Lane

TN330PE

Hurst Lane

TN325TP

Sempstead Lane

TN330PR

Brede Lane

TN325RU

Northern Rother

TN219JL

Carricks Hill

TN330QT

Crazy Lane

TN325TL

Lordine Lane

TN197JW

Peartree Hill

TN219JG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN197EL

High Street

TN197HR

Willingford Lane

TN219JJ

Forest Lane

TN325HY

Battle Road

TN325HE

Rectory Hill

TN197ER

Ham Lane

TN325LP

Eatenden Lane

TN197NG

The Martletts

TN197HY

Spring Lane

TN325HZ

Battle Road

TN197JS

Vicarage Lane

TN197JG

Witherenden Hill

TN325EY

Brightling Road

TN325TJ

Lordine Lane

TN325RS

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN330PH

Brede Lane

TN197LF

Heathfield Road

TN197DG

Fontridge Lane

TN325BN

Poppinghole Lane

TN339PZ

Netherfield Way

TN197FD

High Street

TN339BQ

Darvel Down

TN197LS

Vicarage Road

TN339PP

Netherfield Hill

TN197LJ

Vicarage Lane

TN330QW

Red Barn Cottages

TN339QB

Netherfield Road

TN330PF

Churchland Lane

TN197BN

Rother View

TN330QJ

The Street

TN219NB

Colliers Green

TN325XD

Junction Road

TN325TG

Northern Rother

TN325RX

Beacon Lane

TN325PZ

Sheringham Close

TN325TF

Lordine Court Drive

TN325FH

Perrymans Lane

TN197LD

Heathfield Road

TN325LB

Brickyard Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.