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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

TN325LU

Eatenden Lane

TN325RQ

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN325RT

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN325TJ

Lordine Lane

TN330FJ

The Old Tanyard

TN330PW

Brede Lane

TN197LH

Vicarage Road

TN219LQ

Battle Road

TN219LW

Woods Corner

TN325HG

Rectory Hill

TN325QN

Northiam Road

TN325XD

Junction Road

TN330QJ

The Street

TN330RH

Tollgate Road

TN197DU

School Hill

TN197ND

Burwash & the Weald

TN219ND

Colliers Green

TN316JJ

Adams Lane

TN330LB

Beech Close

TN330RD

Orchard Way

TN339PS

Eatenden Lane

TN330LA

Netherfield Hill

TN330NP

Hoath Cottages

TN330QR

Sandrock Hill

TN330RQ

Gammons Way

TN197EG

Rother Close

TN197HB

St Annes Green

TN325FH

Perrymans Lane

TN325LT

Eatenden Lane

TN330NR

Woodmans Green Road

TN330QD

The Street

TN330QX

Chapel Hill

TN325TS

Lordine Lane

TN330PS

Brede Lane

TN219JH

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325HD

Brickyard Lane

TN330NH

Paygate Road

TN330NY

Park Lane

TN219LG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325LN

Hoath Hill

TN325QX

Battle Road

TN219LJ

Brightling Road

TN197BE

Etchingham Road

TN197HG

High Street

TN325PZ

Sheringham Close

TN325TE

Church Cottages

TN325TN

Lordine Lane

TN197DX

Bell Alley Road

TN325BN

Poppinghole Lane

TN325FJ

Burwash & the Weald

TN325QH

Northiam Road

TN325TT

Northern Rother

TN330PT

Gorselands

TN339PY

Netherfield Road

TN197BG

Etchingham Road

TN197FD

High Street

TN197JW

Peartree Hill

TN197LA

Heathfield Road

TN219JU

Bakers Lane

TN325LD

Mountfield Lane

TN325TR

Lordine Lane

TN330NN

Woodmans Green Road

TN330PN

Brede Lane

TN330PY

Eastview Terrace

TN330QE

The Street

TN330QL

Balcombe Green

TN197HS

Bateman's Lane

TN325HS

Twelve Oaks Cottages

TN325RG

Prawles Farm Cottages

TN330PU

Blacklands

TN330PX

Streetlands

TN197LW

Vicarage Lane

TN325JZ

Banks Cottages

TN325RX

Beacon Lane

TN330PB

Stream Lane

TN339QL

Darwell Hill

TN197DG

Fontridge Lane

TN197EF

High Street

TN197JR

Burwash & the Weald

TN325LF

Mountfield Lane

TN325LP

Eatenden Lane

TN325QG

Northiam Road

TN325SH

Junction Road

TN330NG

Riccards Lane

TN330QB

The Street

TN330RF

Meadow Lane

TN197JE

Witherenden Hill

TN197JT

Westdown Lane

TN325HU

Hollingrove Cottages

TN325QA

Cripps Corner Road

TN325RJ

Northern Rother

TN197HN

Heathfield Road

TN197LQ

Heathfield Road

TN219JE

Earlsdown

TN325RA

Junction Road

TN330PG

Brede Lane

TN197DJ

Perrymans Lane

TN197ER

Ham Lane

TN197LP

Vicarage Lane

TN219NL

Herring's Road

Data Sources

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