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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

TN339QH

Old Post Office Cottages

TN197BH

Rectory Close

TN197EB

Shrub Lane

TN197LB

Heathfield Road

TN325EY

Brightling Road

TN325HT

Longhouses

TN330FE

Brede Lane

TN330PL

Reservoir Lane

TN330QF

The Street

TN339PT

Shooting Box

TN197BP

Strand Meadow

TN197EN

High Street

TN197HU

Spring Lane

TN197HX

Spring Lane

TN325FN

Swailes Green

TN325LY

Mountfield Villas

TN325QE

Forge Lane

TN325TQ

Lordine Lane

TN330LF

Netherfield Hill

TN325EU

Brightling Road

TN325JY

Mountfield Lane

TN325SE

Compasses Lane

TN330YE

Brede Lane

TN197BX

Greenfield Road

TN197ES

High Street

TN330NL

Woodmans Green Road

TN197JA

Southover Place

TN325FP

Burwash & the Weald

TN325TL

Lordine Lane

TN330RL

New Road

TN330UF

Ladybird Lane

TN197ET

High Street

TN197JN

Witherenden Hill

TN325JR

Church Road

TN325RL

Rock Hill

TN330RR

Cottage Lane

TN197DN

Perrymans Lane

TN325LG

Church Road

TN330GR

Oaklands Lane

TN330NU

Woodmans Green Road

TN339QA

Netherfield Road

TN325FE

Hollingrove Hill

TN325LR

Eatenden Lane

TN197NA

Swing Gate Hill

TN325LE

Mountfield Lane

TN325RD

Dagg Lane

TN325RR

Stockwood Farm Cottages

TN339PP

Netherfield Hill

TN197EP

High Street

TN197JJ

Peartree Hill

TN197JS

Vicarage Lane

TN316JL

Garden Cottages

TN330NZ

Park Lane

TN330QQ

The Street

TN197EZ

Garston Park

TN197LL

Vicarage Lane

TN325FB

Stockwood Meadow

TN325QL

Northiam Road

TN325RN

Northern Rother

TN325TG

Northern Rother

TN330FB

Oaklands Park

TN197DT

Batemans Lane

TN197JX

Ham Lane

TN219NE

Catsfield & Crowhurst

TN219NH

The Street

TN330PR

Brede Lane

TN197EA

School Hill

TN219LD

Battle Road

TN325JA

Battle Road

TN325SG

Junction Road

TN330NA

Whatlington Road

TN339PR

Beech Cottages

Data Sources

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