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About

Buxted ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape of the High Weald, characterised by rolling fields, scattered woodland, and a network of small streams. The settlement pattern is one of dispersed villages and hamlets, with the largest being the parish of Buxted itself. The area's economy has historical ties to the iron industry, with the local geology providing the necessary raw materials. The ward includes parts of the Ashdown Forest, a large area of heathland and woodland.

The landscape is defined by agriculture and quiet residential living, with many properties set within the countryside. Buxted Park, a significant historic estate with a listed mansion, is a central feature. The ward is traversed by the River Uck, which flows through the parish. Local infrastructure centres on village amenities, with a focus on community-led facilities and services serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Buxted has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buxted is £66,124 per year. There are 2 schools in Buxted: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Buxted is home to around 3,892 people, with a population density of about 183.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buxted Population
3,892
Population density
183.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.3(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.42(+25%)
Other theft
5.14(-8%)
Public order
4.37(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,600
92.45%
Other White
137
3.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.92%
Irish
27
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.41%
Total population: 3,894

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,226
38.06%
Level 3 (A level)
584
18.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
466
14.47%
No qualifications
412
12.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 3,221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
701
44.76%
Owns with a mortgage
549
35.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
130
8.3%
Social rents from council
67
4.28%
Other social rented
55
3.51%
Total households: 1,566

Property prices in Buxted

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 in Buxted area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,045,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buxted 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 Buxted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£202,500
Semi-Detached11£490,000
Terraced4£365,000
Detached23£655,000

10 years median price trend in Buxted

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buxted.

All postcodes in Buxted

TN223AG

Court Lane

TN224PJ

Pound Green

TN224LU

Buxted Court

TN224LD

High Street

TN224AD

Chillies Lane

TN224AY

Hurstwood Road

TN224AS

Mead Lane

TN224PL

Etchingwood

TN224JR

Pound Green

TN224PX

Shepherds Hill

TN224JQ

Pound Green

TN224AA

Chillies Lane

TN224PH

Pound Green

TN224BX

Perrymans Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.