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Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron

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About

Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron ward encompasses a largely rural part of the Wealden district. The area is characterised by farmland, scattered woodland, and small settlements nestled within the High Weald landscape. Its villages, including the named parishes, are centred around historic church buildings and traditional village greens. The local economy has strong ties to agriculture and land management.

The ward contains a notable concentration of medieval timber-framed houses and farmsteads, reflecting its long-established settlement pattern. A network of narrow, hedge-lined lanes connects the communities, passing by oast houses that speak to a former hop-growing heritage. The area feels removed from major urban centres, with a quiet atmosphere defined by its working countryside and protected views.

Area overview

On average Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron is £63,554 per year. The median sale price in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron is £615,000 (around £398 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £420,000 and £800,000. There are 2 schools in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron is home to around 3,309 people, with a population density of about 72.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron Population
3,309
Population density
72.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.48(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.16(-34%)
Other theft
8.16(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+8%)
Burglary
6.04(+132%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,087
93.23%
Other White
93
2.81%
Irish
28
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.57%
African
12
0.36%
Total population: 3,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,025
36.22%
Level 3 (A level)
512
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
429
15.16%
No qualifications
347
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 2,830

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
671
48.91%
Owns with a mortgage
418
30.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
155
11.3%
Other forms of private rent
50
3.64%
Other social rented
46
3.35%
Total households: 1,372

Property prices in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron

Median price: £615,000
Price per sq ft: £398
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £420K – £800K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £398 per square foot) in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron area, with individual transactions ranging from £308,000 up to £1,310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£746,500£419
Semi-Detached5£420,000£391
Terraced4£345,000£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£338,000£234,000
2017£618,500£330,000£281,000
2018£710,000£385,000£295,000
2019£680,000£440,000£289,000
2020£632,500£490,000£375,000
2021£670,000£440,000£298,000
2022£904,500£477,500£355,000
2023£801,000£418,500£355,000
2024£587,500£450,000£341,000
2025£600,000£400,000£320,000
2026£827,500£450,000£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£359£307
2017£327£357£339
2018£348£414£416
2019£318£323£365
2020£393£399£407
2021£411£437£330
2022£419£479£534
2023£475£452£440
2024£420£415£480
2025£429£413£395
2026£453£391£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district.

Band A£1,819
Band B£2,122
Band C£2,425
Band D£2,728
Band E£3,335
Band F£3,941
Band G£4,547
Band H£5,457

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron ward.

Local councillors

Geoffrey Joseph Draper

Chiddingly, East Hoathly &Waldron - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative