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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£438,000
Price per sq ft£444
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£346K – £564K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 (about £444 per square foot) in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £1,815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£760,750£448
Semi-Detached14£460,250£450
Terraced12£342,500£440
Flats7£245,000£392

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£565,000£245,000£422,000£275,000
2017£575,000£195,000£371,000£290,000
2018£751,250£196,100£387,500£257,000
2019£550,000£195,000£416,500£301,250
2020£591,250£250,000£425,000£330,000
2021£655,000£350,000£435,000£332,500
2022£787,500£480,000£501,000£382,000
2023£735,000£467,150£482,500£354,000
2024£600,000£470,000£475,000£395,000
2025£759,500£232,500£449,500£335,000
2026£475,000£260,000£461,250£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£341£263£356£325
2017£353£304£333£346
2018£396£340£369£331
2019£402£340£363£369
2020£370£316£345£401
2021£428£410£396£336
2022£467£454£415£404
2023£506£427£441£415
2024£427£441£433£459
2025£439£385£459£409
2026£432£447£443£435
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

Is Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey safe?

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

The median sale price in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey is £438,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey sits around rank 19,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

The average household income in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey is around £68,114 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey?

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey is represented by 2 elected councillors: Joa Saunders (Green Party) and Mark Slater (Green Party).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.