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Hailsham Central

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About

Hailsham Central ward encompasses the historic market town core of Hailsham in East Sussex. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern developments, centred around the High Street. This main thoroughfare hosts essential local shops, supermarkets, and services, functioning as the commercial hub for daily needs. The ward's layout reflects its long-standing role as a local centre for the surrounding rural Wealden district.

The parish church of St Mary the Virgin, with its distinctive spire, is a focal point in the townscape. Recreational space is provided by the Western Road Recreation Ground. A notable local feature is the regular street market held in the town centre, continuing Hailsham's centuries-old tradition as a designated market town. The ward's boundaries are largely defined by key roads like the A295, placing it at the functional heart of the larger settlement.

Area overview

On average Hailsham Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham Central is £49,357 per year. There are 2 schools in Hailsham Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hailsham Central is home to around 3,545 people, with a population density of about 2,204.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham Central Population
3,545
Population density
2,204.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
55.85(+354%)
Violence and sexual offences
49.93(+57%)
Shoplifting
20.87(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.67(+127%)
Public order
13.82(+128%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,299
93.06%
Other White
105
2.96%
Irish
25
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.59%
Indian
18
0.51%
Total population: 3,545

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
703
23.43%
No qualifications
612
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
524
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
466
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
365
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 3,001

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
664
40.84%
Owns with a mortgage
462
28.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
18.08%
Other social rented
92
5.66%
Social rents from council
49
3.01%
Total households: 1,626

Property prices in Hailsham Central

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Hailsham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hailsham Central 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 Hailsham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£151,250
Terraced9£250,000
Semi-Detached12£284,000
Detached7£380,000

10 years median price trend in Hailsham Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham Central.

All postcodes in Hailsham Central

BN279TU

Hailsham Central

BN271TW

Harmers Hay Road

BN271DR

St Wilfrids Green

BN271SY

Harmers Hay Road

BN279RT

Hailsham Central

BN279SB

Hailsham Central

BN272BS

Bellbanks Road

BN272HL

St Marys Avenue

BN271AD

George Street

BN271AA

George Street

BN271BL

Vicarage Road

BN271TD

Elm Green

BN272BE

Station Road

BN279RF

Hailsham Central

BN279UG

Hailsham Central

BN272AR

Ashford Close

BN279FX

Hailsham Central

BN279SR

Hailsham Central

BN279ZZ

Hailsham Central

BN271FJ

The Spinners

BN279SF

Hailsham Central

BN274US

North Street

BN279FT

Hailsham Central

BN279FS

North Street

BN272AZ

North Street

BN271EQ

Norman Close

BN271EL

Harold Avenue

BN279UE

Hailsham Central

BN271ST

Green Walk

BN279FN

North Street

BN279UD

Hailsham Central

BN271TG

Milland Road

BN271TS

Oldfield Crescent

BN279SH

Hailsham Central

BN279TZ

Hailsham Central

BN272HP

Mill Road

BN279SG

Hailsham Central

BN271BG

Hailsham Central

BN271FP

Binder Lane

BN272RA

Marshfoot Lane

BN272AE

Market Street

BN279TH

Hailsham Central

BN271FA

Binder Lane

BN271HQ

Fir Tree Close

BN271BD

Hailsham Central

BN279SJ

Hailsham Central

BN271EH

Hastings Crescent

BN271EW

Battle Crescent

BN279EX

North Street

BN279DZ

North Street

BN279RP

Hailsham Central

BN271TT

Blossom Walk

BN271DQ

North Street

BN272JQ

The Stiles

BN271UA

Battle Road

BN272BJ

Terminus Place

BN271SP

Farmland Way

BN271BA

Vicarage Lane

BN279TN

Hailsham Central

BN272AL

Bellbanks Road

BN279TA

Hailsham Central

BN272PY

Market Place

BN279SQ

Hailsham Central

BN272BH

Station Road

BN271AS

High Street

BN272PX

Nursery Close

BN271ED

Grattan Mews

BN271DT

Battle Road

BN271TL

Barn Close

BN271DY

Battle Road

BN271UQ

The Cedars

BN279RG

Hailsham Central

BN271BW

St Wilfrids Green

BN271FF

George Street

BN279ST

Hailsham Central

BN271DL

North Street

BN271AN

High Street

BN272AX

Vicarage Lane

BN271AE

George Street

BN272PU

Greenacres Drive

BN279RD

Hailsham Central

BN279TE

Hailsham Central

BN271AG

High Street

BN271TP

Milland Road

BN271SU

Harmers Hay Road

BN271AU

High Street

BN271DS

Battle Road

BN272AP

Stoney Lane

BN271FH

Hemp Place

BN271TQ

Milland Road

BN272BP

Bellbanks Road

BN279TS

Hailsham Central

BN279TD

Hailsham Central

BN271DN

North Street

BN271EP

Harebeating Lane

BN279AS

North Street

BN271EJ

Arrow Drive

BN279TY

Hailsham Central

BN272FG

Old Hop Gardens

BN272HZ

Greenacres Way

Data Sources

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