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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

TN325RH

Northern Rother

TN197DR

Batemans Lane

TN197HT

High Street

TN197LT

Heathfield Road

TN219JS

Bakers Lane

TN330LL

Netherfield Hill

TN197HL

Heathfield Road

TN330RP

New England Lane

TN339QF

Darvel Down

TN197DY

Barons Villas

TN197LS

Vicarage Road

TN219LL

Brightling Road

TN316JN

Reeves Cottages

TN330QY

Eaton Walk

TN325RU

Northern Rother

TN330LG

Netherfield Hill

TN330LH

Netherfield Hill

TN330NX

Hancox Farm Cottages

TN197DP

Kings Hill

TN197EL

High Street

TN197LF

Heathfield Road

TN219LN

Observatory Road

TN325LL

Hoath Hill

TN330QS

Hawkhurst Road

TN197DE

Fontridge Lane

TN325QW

Weald View

TN330QP

Church Hill

TN339QQ

Middle Close

TN197DL

Brickyard Lane

TN219NP

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325LS

Railway Cottages

TN325QT

Battle Road

TN330PH

Brede Lane

TN330RJ

Blackbrooks

TN197BL

Shrub Lane

TN197JH

Witherenden Hill

TN325JN

Vinehall Road

TN325RY

Beacon Lane

TN339QB

Netherfield Road

TN197ED

Shrub Lane

TN197LR

Stokes Cottages

TN197LX

Burwash & the Weald

TN219LE

Battle Road

TN325HN

Observatory Road

TN325QB

Alma Cottages

TN325RS

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN339QD

Netherfield Road

TN197BW

Shrub Lane

TN197DS

Bateman's Lane

TN197DW

Perrymans Lane

TN197JP

Witherenden Hill

TN219LH

Battle Road

TN219NG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325JT

Mountfield Lane

TN325QU

Battle Road

TN325QY

Poppinghole Lane

TN330FS

Lily Close

TN330NF

Whatlington Road

TN330PP

Park Shaw

TN339QE

Darvel Down

TN197EX

High Street

TN219JN

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN325BF

Hop Gardens

TN325BS

Compass Park

TN325QQ

Cricketers Field

TN325TB

Northern Rother

TN325TD

The Green

TN197DF

Morris Close

TN197HH

High Street

TN197JB

Spring Lane

TN219LA

Woods Corner

TN339QJ

The Laurels

TN197LJ

Vicarage Lane

TN219JJ

Forest Lane

TN219LF

Battle Road

TN316JP

Northiam Road

TN325HP

Perrymans Lane

TN325JJ

Johns Cross Road

TN197HY

Spring Lane

TN219JR

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN219LX

Earlsdown

TN325HH

The Street

TN325HL

Bannisters

TN325LJ

Church Road

TN339PZ

Netherfield Way

TN197EE

High Street

TN219JL

Carricks Hill

TN219LB

Woods Corner

TN325HJ

The Street

TN325LB

Brickyard Cottages

TN325QR

Cripps Corner Road

TN219LY

Earlsdown

TN325EB

Bishops Lane

TN325LH

Burwash & the Weald

TN325QD

Northern Rother

TN330FQ

Roselands Drive

TN330PJ

Reservoir Lane

TN325QP

Beacon Lane

TN325XE

Junction Road

TN330QU

Cottage Lane

Data Sources

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