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East Grinstead West & South

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About

East Grinstead West & South encompasses residential neighbourhoods radiating from the historic core, characterised by a mix of housing from various eras. The area includes streets of Victorian and Edwardian homes alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. It is primarily a settled residential zone with local shopping parades catering to daily needs, set within the broader context of the town's expansion over the last century.

The geography is defined by its position on the High Weald, with wooded ridges and subtle slopes influencing the layout of roads and estates. A notable local landmark is Saint Hill Manor, a large 19th-century estate with grounds that contribute to the area's green, semi-rural feel on its fringes. Transport links are focused on the railway line connecting to London and the south coast.

Area overview

On average East Grinstead West & South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Grinstead West & South is £71,954 per year. There are 4 schools in East Grinstead West & South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Grinstead West & South is home to around 7,960 people, with a population density of about 496.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Grinstead West & South Population
7,960
Population density
496.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.56(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.42(-19%)
Shoplifting
6.78(-15%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(+9%)
Other theft
3.27(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,947
87.31%
Other White
429
5.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
94
1.18%
Indian
83
1.04%
Irish
73
0.92%
Total population: 7,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,437
37.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,005
15.34%
No qualifications
772
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 6,551

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,475
45.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,238
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
9.16%
Other social rented
133
4.13%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.46%
Total households: 3,219

Property prices in East Grinstead West & South

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in East Grinstead West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Grinstead West & South 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 East Grinstead West & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£625,000
Flats19£260,000
Semi-Detached32£475,000
Terraced7£440,000

10 years median price trend in East Grinstead West & South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Grinstead West & South.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.