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Hadlow Down & Rotherfield

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About

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield ward is a rural area of High Weald, characterised by rolling hills, woodland and scattered settlements. The landscape is defined by small fields, hedgerows and historic farmsteads. Rotherfield village forms a central hub with its local shops and primary school, while Hadlow Down is a smaller, quieter parish. The ward's economy has historical connections to the iron industry and later, hop farming.

The area contains many ancient woodlands and sandstone outcrops common to the Weald. Footpaths and bridleways cross the countryside, linking the communities. Local governance is maintained through active parish councils. The ward includes the grounds of Bream Wood House, a notable historic estate with extensive gardens. This is a predominantly residential area where many residents commute to larger towns for employment.

Area overview

On average Hadlow Down & Rotherfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield is £68,105 per year. There are 3 schools in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hadlow Down & Rotherfield is home to around 3,257 people, with a population density of about 79.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield Population
3,257
Population density
79.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(0%)
Public order
4.3(-30%)
Vehicle crime
3.68(-3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,012
92.48%
Other White
106
3.25%
Irish
30
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
18
0.55%
Total population: 3,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,151
41.6%
Level 3 (A level)
470
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
14.89%
No qualifications
285
10.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
235
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 2,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
676
49.13%
Owns with a mortgage
465
33.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
110
7.99%
Social rents from council
63
4.58%
Other social rented
30
2.18%
Total households: 1,376

Property prices in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hadlow Down & Rotherfield 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 Hadlow Down & Rotherfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£630,000
Semi-Detached8£457,500
Terraced4£302,500

10 years median price trend in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hadlow Down & Rotherfield.

Data Sources

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