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Burwash & the Weald

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About

Burwash & the Weald is a rural ward in the Rother district of East Sussex, known for its rolling countryside and historic villages. The area includes the village of Burwash, famous for its connections to author Rudyard Kipling, and smaller settlements like Etchingham and Robertsbridge. The landscape is characterised by farmland, woodlands, and the River Rother, which runs through the ward.

The ward has a mix of traditional architecture, including timber-framed buildings and medieval churches. Local amenities include pubs, village halls, and independent shops, with larger towns like Battle and Tunbridge Wells within easy reach. Transport links include the A265 road and rail services from Etchingham and Robertsbridge stations. The area attracts visitors for its walking trails, including the High Weald Landscape Trail, and its quiet, rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Burwash & the Weald has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burwash & the Weald is £46,905 per year. There are 4 schools in Burwash & the Weald: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burwash & the Weald Population
4,560
Population density
58 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,264
93.45%
Other White
142
3.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.61%
Irish
27
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.53%
Total population: 4,563

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
859
46.11%
Owns with a mortgage
607
32.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
10.2%
Other social rented
111
5.96%
Other forms of private rent
62
3.33%
Total households: 1,863

Property prices in Burwash & the Weald

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Burwash & the Weald area, with individual transactions ranging from £151,713 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burwash & the Weald 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 & the Weald over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£731,900
Flats1£350,000
Semi-Detached11£400,000
Terraced5£362,000

10 years median price trend in Burwash & the Weald

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burwash & the Weald.

All postcodes in Burwash & the Weald

TN325JA

Battle Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.