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Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

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About

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward is a large, predominantly rural area in the Lewes District of East Sussex. It encompasses several villages and extensive farmland, with the River Ouse forming a central corridor. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, woodlands, and scattered settlements. The A275 road provides a key north-south route through the ward, connecting it to Lewes and Haywards Heath.

The ward includes the larger villages of North Chailey and Barcombe, with its notable crossroads and village hall. Hamsey is a smaller parish centred around the isolated Church of St. Peter, which sits on a mound overlooking the Ouse floodplain. The area contains significant tracts of the Sussex Weald, with agricultural use and pockets of ancient woodland defining much of its open character.

Area overview

On average Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey is £68,114 per year. There are 5 schools in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey is home to around 5,204 people, with a population density of about 96.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Population
5,204
Population density
96.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.06(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-29%)
Other theft
2.31(-59%)
Burglary
1.92(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,781
91.89%
Other White
176
3.38%
Irish
48
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.6%
Total population: 5,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,797
42.63%
Level 3 (A level)
698
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
619
14.69%
No qualifications
493
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
794
38.12%
Owns with a mortgage
715
34.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
10.61%
Social rents from council
175
8.4%
Other social rented
97
4.66%
Total households: 2,083

Property prices in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £445,750 in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 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 Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£220,000
Semi-Detached21£457,500
Terraced14£331,250
Detached16£640,000

10 years median price trend in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.

All postcodes in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

BN85AT

The Grange

BN73QB

The Street

BN84RH

Cornwells Bank

BN85DJ

Grantham Bank

BN84ST

Deadmantree Hill

BN84HW

Warren Lane

BN84BE

Markstakes Lane

BN84AR

Swan Cottages

BN84DY

Beggars Wood Road

BN85DP

Oak Tree

BN84DJ

Haywards Heath Road

BN84FH

Gradwell End

TN223QE

Albert Cottages

BN84GB

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

BN84AF

Appledene Corner

BN84DP

Haywards Heath Road

BN84JD

East Grinstead Road

BN84BU

St James Walk

BN84QX

Jackies Lane

BN84DZ

Beggars Wood Lane

BN84FJ

Gradwell End

BN84HL

Old Foord Close

BN84SZ

Chandlers Mead

BN84PP

Resting Oak Hill

BN85BS

Barcombe Mills

BN85TH

Mill Lane

BN85DS

School Lane

BN85BA

High Street

BN84AP

Green Lane

BN84HQ

Station Road

BN84AT

Andros Close

BN84HD

Station Road

BN84BA

Caveridge Lane

BN85BW

Bridgelands

BN84BT

Green Lane

BN84BS

Markstakes Lane

BN84HX

East Grinstead Road

BN85EH

Spithurst Road

BN85BN

Munster Green

BN84SL

Malthouse Way

BN84AW

Mill Brooks

BN73QE

Offham House Cottages

BN84DU

Haywards Heath Road

BN84AJ

Hornbuckles Close

BN84JA

East Grinstead Road

BN84AZ

Mill Lane

BN85ED

Spithurst Road

BN85TW

Church Road

BN84AQ

Swan Close

BN84JE

Warrs Hill Road

BN84HP

Cinder Hill

BN84PR

Resting Oak Hill

BN84FS

Woodland View

BN84TH

Town Littleworth

BN85DR

School Field

BN85BT

Barcombe Mills

BN85DY

Anchor Lane

BN85DW

School Path

BN84BG

South Street

BN84EF

Haywards Heath Road

BN85BG

Mongers Lane

BN84TB

Town Littleworth

BN84BB

South Street

BN84AH

Hornbuckles Close

BN84BZ

Resting Oak Hill

BN84SJ

Hamsey Lane

BN85TG

Hamsey Road

BN85FJ

The Willows

BN84PU

Mill Lane

BN85AZ

Weald View

BN84BL

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

BN84ED

North Common Road

BN84GD

New Heritage Way

BN84EG

Mill Lane

BN84FP

Gradwell End

BN84HG

Station Road

BN85BH

Barcombe Mills Road

TN223QG

Stanley Cottages

BN84DS

Haywards Heath Road

BN84JN

Haywards Heath Road

BN84JH

Lane End Common

BN85TS

Church Road

BN84FE

Station Mews

BN85TJ

Cooksbridge Road

BN85TD

Bretts Cottages

BN85BL

Barcombe Mills Road

BN84HE

Station Road

BN85DU

School Hill

BN85AY

Weald Close

BN85TQ

Deadmantree Hill

BN85FH

Birdshole Lane

BN85TP

Church Road

BN85EG

Spithurst Road

BN85EF

Spithurst Road

BN84HR

Cinder Hill

BN84FG

Upper Station Gardens

BN84JG

Banks Road

TN223HQ

Bluebell Business Estate

BN84AS

Resting Oak Hill

BN85TA

Ivors Lane

Data Sources

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