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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

TN197DP

Kings Hill

TN325QU

Battle Road

TN197EH

High Street

TN197BH

Rectory Close

TN330NT

Forestry Cottages

TN197BJ

High Street

TN325HU

Hollingrove Cottages

TN197DN

Perrymans Lane

TN330UP

Hastings Road

TN330NS

Woodmans Green Road

TN197NB

Heathfield Road

TN325SH

Junction Road

TN330NE

Whatlington Road

TN330NR

Woodmans Green Road

TN197LA

Heathfield Road

TN197HL

Heathfield Road

TN330UQ

Whatlington Road

TN325LJ

Church Road

TN197HB

St Annes Green

TN330NL

Woodmans Green Road

TN330PW

Brede Lane

TN339QJ

The Laurels

TN325JT

Mountfield Lane

TN219ND

Colliers Green

TN197JJ

Peartree Hill

TN325EU

Brightling Road

TN330QX

Chapel Hill

TN330FS

Lily Close

TN197BU

Shrub Lane

TN197ED

Shrub Lane

TN197JH

Witherenden Hill

TN339QQ

Middle Close

TN339QA

Netherfield Road

TN316FJ

Chitcombe Road

TN197BD

Etchingham Road

TN325QE

Forge Lane

TN330NB

Whatlington Road

TN325RP

Northiam Road

TN325QQ

Cricketers Field

TN330RG

New Road

TN197BP

Strand Meadow

TN197DE

Fontridge Lane

TN339PR

Beech Cottages

TN325JA

Battle Road

TN219NS

Padgham Lane

TN197HP

Burwash & the Weald

TN325RL

Rock Hill

TN325QR

Cripps Corner Road

TN325TS

Lordine Lane

TN197BX

Greenfield Road

TN197HX

Spring Lane

TN330PS

Brede Lane

TN330LQ

Netherfield Hill

TN330QB

The Street

TN197LT

Heathfield Road

TN219LJ

Brightling Road

TN325FB

Stockwood Meadow

TN325RR

Stockwood Farm Cottages

TN197DS

Bateman's Lane

TN197JR

Swing Gate Hill

TN330PT

Gorselands

TN325QB

Alma Cottages

TN325SE

Compasses Lane

TN325HL

Bannisters

TN325FE

Hollingrove Hill

TN325RQ

Ellenwhorne Lane

TN316JN

Reeves Cottages

TN330QQ

The Street

TN197JX

Ham Lane

TN197EQ

Hopperscroft Lane

TN325XE

Junction Road

TN197NW

Westdown Park

Data Sources

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