How safe is Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Crime level in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly is moderate with about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What home types are most common in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Housing mix: detached 54.3%, semi-detached 28.3%.

What are house prices in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Based on 91 recent sales, the median price is £595,000.

How deprived is Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 21531 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Latest medians: Detached £712,500, Semi-detached £425,000, Terraced £339,000, Flats £245,000.

What's the average income in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

Average resident income is about £51,700 per year.

What's the Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly population and density?

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly population is 6,699 with density 78.4 per km².

How much social housing is near Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

About 6.5% across the Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly area.

How many households are in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly?

There are 2,748 households in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

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Q: What schools in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Wealden / Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

About

Five Ash Down, Horsted, and Chiddingly are rural settlements in the Wealden district of East Sussex. The area is characterised by rolling countryside, farmland, and scattered woodland, typical of the High Weald landscape. Small villages and hamlets are connected by narrow lanes, with historic buildings and traditional oast houses dotting the scenery. The local economy has strong ties to agriculture, though commuting to nearby towns like Uckfield and Lewes is common.

Chiddingly is the largest of the three, with a parish church dating back to the 12th century and a village hall hosting community events. Five Ash Down and Horsted are smaller, with a mix of older cottages and newer homes. The area offers walking routes through fields and woods, including parts of the Wealdway long-distance path. Local amenities are limited, with pubs and village halls serving as social hubs, while larger facilities are found in nearby towns. The quiet, rural setting attracts those seeking a slower pace of life within reach of the South Coast.

Area overview

On average Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly is £51,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

6.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly Population

6,699

Population density

78.4 per km²

Demographics

British

6,172

92.13%

Other White

179

2.67%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.85%

Irish

0.61%

Indian

0.51%

Total population: 6,699

Housing

Owns outright

1,257

45.74%

Owns with a mortgage

877

31.91%

Private landlord or letting agency

275

10.01%

Other social rented

151

5.49%

Social rents from council

2.95%

Total households: 2,748

Property prices in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,037 up to £1,975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	50	£712,500	£539,000	£600,000	£1,092,500	£1,434,250
Flats	3	£245,000	£240,500	£242,500	£477,500	£663,500
Semi-Detached	27	£425,000	£319,750	£347,500	£565,000	£704,950
Terraced	11	£339,000	£235,519	£312,500	£368,750	£510,000

10 years price trend in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

All postcodes in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

BN86HL

Rosemount

BN86HS

Muddles Green

BN86PN

Eastbourne Road

BN86QR

Graywood Lane

TN222DF

Limestone Way

TN223ES

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

BN274AJ

Golden Cross

BN86DT

South Street

BN86QB

Mill Lane

TN210JW

Chiddingly Road

TN222HR

Batts Bridge Road

TN223AX

Cobdown Lane

TN225EZ

Tile Barn Close

TN225UJ

Lavender Fields

BN273RJ

Deanland Road

BN274AL

Golden Cross

BN86HH

Church Lane

TN210LL

Gun Hill

TN223PX

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

TN222HU

Parklands

TN222NA

Batts Bridge Road

TN223AE

Millwood Lane

TN223XR

Down Street

TN225XL

Station Road

BN274BZ

Golden Cross

BN86PL

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

TN222AF

Straight Half Mile

TN225UP

Station Road

BN274AE

Nash Street

BN86AN

Church Lane

BN86EL

London Road

BN86HN

Muddles Green

BN86RA

Hollow Lane

TN222BW

Lower Drive

TN223XL

Goldbridge Road

TN225UQ

Harvey's Lane

BN86DQ

Elm Close

BN86QH

Ailies Lane

TN210LB

Swansbrook Lane

TN222DS

Park Farm Close

TN222DP

Bloomery Way

TN223FN

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TN225XG

Station Road

TN225XU

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

BN86ED

High Street

TN223DQ

Underhill

TN222DX

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

TN222EH

High Street

TN222HH

Straight Half Mile

TN222HT

Parklands

TN223BA

Nursery Lane

TN223SH

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

TN225XJ

Anchor Lane

TN225YW

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

BN274AH

Golden Cross

BN86PD

Wenham Gardens

BN86DB

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

BN86DG

Shortgate Lane

BN86QT

Graywood Lane

BN86RD

Brickhurst Lane

TN222EJ

Straight Half Mile

TN222HJ

Batts Bridge Road

TN225EY

Station Road

TN225TU

Harvey's Lane

TN225XT

Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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