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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

TN197BE

Etchingham Road

TN330RD

Orchard Way

TN197HS

Bateman's Lane

TN330NN

Woodmans Green Road

TN325TN

Lordine Lane

TN339QG

Barley Grattens

TN330NG

Riccards Lane

TN325RY

Beacon Lane

TN330NJ

Whatlington Road

TN316JJ

Adams Lane

TN325QG

Northiam Road

TN325QX

Battle Road

TN330QA

The Green

TN325LD

Mountfield Lane

TN197EN

High Street

TN330PX

Streetlands

TN197DU

School Hill

TN330NU

Woodmans Green Road

TN330QG

The Street

TN197EF

High Street

TN330RL

New Road

TN219LD

Battle Road

TN219NG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN197LB

Heathfield Road

TN325LA

Eatenden Lane

TN219LB

Woods Corner

TN219JN

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN219NP

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN330QF

The Street

TN330RF

Meadow Lane

TN197EP

High Street

TN197JF

Rosemary Gardens

TN330RJ

Blackbrooks

TN197EY

High Street

TN325LR

Eatenden Lane

TN339BF

Penhurst Lane

TN197BS

Beechwood Close

TN325LS

Railway Cottages

TN197FB

Newlands Drive

TN197LE

Foots Lane

TN219LY

Earlsdown

TN197JB

Spring Lane

TN325LG

Church Road

TN330QL

Balcombe Green

TN219LE

Battle Road

TN325QF

Forge Close

TN197LN

Vicarage Lane

TN330QZ

Gregory Walk

TN325RD

Dagg Lane

TN197JA

Southover Place

TN325QJ

Northiam Road

TN330NF

Whatlington Road

TN330QS

Hawkhurst Road

TN330RN

Whydown Hill

TN330PL

Reservoir Lane

TN339QE

Darvel Down

TN330LE

Netherfield Hill

TN325LX

London Road

TN339QD

Netherfield Road

TN325SA

Hawkhurst Road

TN316JR

Adams Lane

TN197ET

High Street

TN325QD

Northern Rother

TN339PU

Eatenden Lane

TN325HG

Rectory Hill

TN330YE

Brede Lane

TN325QP

Beacon Lane

TN325QA

Cripps Corner Road

TN325HR

Battle Road

TN325QW

Weald View

TN219LG

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN197HN

Heathfield Road

TN330PQ

Brede Lane

TN197JD

Spring Lane

TN330NP

Hoath Cottages

TN330QU

Cottage Lane

TN325HJ

The Street

TN219LN

Observatory Road

TN339PX

Netherfield Road

TN325LU

Eatenden Lane

TN330FJ

The Old Tanyard

TN197EA

School Hill

TN325FJ

Burwash & the Weald

TN325QN

Northiam Road

TN197ND

Burwash & the Weald

TN325RN

Northern Rother

TN197HG

High Street

TN330ND

Whatlington Road

TN325QY

Poppinghole Lane

TN197BW

Shrub Lane

TN330QR

Sandrock Hill

TN219LF

Battle Road

TN219LQ

Battle Road

TN330LG

Netherfield Hill

TN197EZ

Garston Park

TN197JP

Witherenden Hill

TN197DY

Barons Villas

TN219LX

Earlsdown

TN219NJ

South Lane

TN330PU

Blacklands

Data Sources

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