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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

TN325LH

Burwash & the Weald

TN330NY

Park Lane

TN197DR

Batemans Lane

TN330NZ

Park Lane

TN219NL

Herring's Road

TN339PS

Eatenden Lane

TN325LT

Eatenden Lane

TN325JH

Battle Road

TN325QL

Northiam Road

TN325HN

Observatory Road

TN197BL

Shrub Lane

TN325HH

The Street

TN330PZ

Eastview Terrace

TN339PY

Netherfield Road

TN197HH

High Street

TN325QT

Battle Road

TN197DW

Perrymans Lane

TN325HB

Brightling Road

TN325JJ

Johns Cross Road

TN197EE

High Street

TN325TR

Lordine Lane

TN325HA

Mill Close

TN325TD

The Green

TN325TT

Northern Rother

TN325LL

Hoath Hill

TN219EW

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325JU

Castle Farm Cottages

TN325HP

Perrymans Lane

TN330QD

The Street

TN325TQ

Lordine Lane

TN325BS

Compass Park

TN330NX

Hancox Farm Cottages

TN325JX

Rock Cottages

TN219JH

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN330PN

Brede Lane

TN325JZ

Banks Cottages

TN197EB

Shrub Lane

TN219NH

The Street

TN325HT

Longhouses

TN197LX

Burwash & the Weald

TN339QF

Darvel Down

TN330FE

Brede Lane

TN325LY

Mountfield Villas

TN330LF

Netherfield Hill

TN316JP

Northiam Road

TN219JE

Earlsdown

TN330FB

Oaklands Park

TN330LL

Netherfield Hill

TN197HA

High Street

TN316JL

Garden Cottages

TN330QY

Eaton Walk

TN330RR

Cottage Lane

TN330LB

Beech Close

TN325EB

Bishops Lane

TN325QH

Northiam Road

TN325TB

Northern Rother

TN197BT

Hornbeam

TN325JY

Mountfield Lane

TN197DX

Bell Alley Road

TN330PP

Park Shaw

TN325QS

Cripps Corner Road

TN330NH

Paygate Road

TN219JP

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN219JS

Bakers Lane

TN197LU

Heathfield Road

TN339FS

North Battle, Netherfield & Whatlington

TN325LF

Mountfield Lane

TN330LA

Netherfield Hill

TN330RP

New England Lane

TN325SF

The Tollgate

TN197HT

High Street

TN339QH

Old Post Office Cottages

TN330QE

The Street

TN197HU

Spring Lane

TN325HS

Twelve Oaks Cottages

TN325RT

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN330PY

Eastview Terrace

TN197DJ

Perrymans Lane

TN325RA

Junction Road

TN197JN

Witherenden Hill

TN197BG

Etchingham Road

TN325FA

John's Cross Road

TN325JP

Church Road

TN325SG

Junction Road

TN325JW

Vinehall Road

TN197JL

Witherenden Hill

TN197LG

Heathfield Road

TN219JX

South Lane

TN325RE

Northern Rother

TN330PB

Stream Lane

TN330RQ

Gammons Way

TN219LH

Battle Road

TN219JR

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325LN

Hoath Hill

TN219JU

Bakers Lane

TN197LH

Vicarage Road

TN325JN

Vinehall Road

TN325RH

Northern Rother

TN197LR

Stokes Cottages

TN197DL

Brickyard Lane

Data Sources

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