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Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey Population

5,204

Population density

96.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,781

91.89%

Other White

176

3.38%

Irish

0.92%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.81%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.6%

Total population: 5,203

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£220,000	£127,200	£220,000	£245,000	£295,400
Semi-Detached	21	£457,500	£380,000	£425,000	£528,500	£710,000
Terraced	14	£331,250	£263,125	£290,375	£363,750	£640,700
Detached	16	£640,000	£355,750	£475,000	£861,875	£1,278,750

10 years median price trend in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey

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