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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 91 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
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

Violence and sexual offences
44.01(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.18(+256%)
Shoplifting
22.57(+181%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+80%)
Public order
10.72(+75%)
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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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
Detached9£375,000
Flats9£145,000
Semi-Detached17£278,500
Terraced13£255,000

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

BN272AY

Victoria Road

BN271AL

High Street

BN271AQ

Market Square

BN271DR

St Wilfrids Green

BN279TZ

Hailsham Central

BN279ZZ

Hailsham Central

BN271ER

Harebeating Lane

BN279FS

North Street

BN279FY

Hailsham Central

BN279RA

Hailsham Central

BN279RG

Hailsham Central

BN279RH

Hailsham Central

BN279RJ

Hailsham Central

BN279RL

Hailsham Central

BN279RN

Hailsham Central

BN279RQ

Hailsham Central

BN279RR

Hailsham Central

BN279RZ

Hailsham Central

BN279SF

Hailsham Central

BN279SG

Hailsham Central

BN279SJ

Hailsham Central

BN279SQ

Hailsham Central

BN279SR

Hailsham Central

BN279TS

Hailsham Central

BN279TT

Hailsham Central

BN271ED

Grattan Mews

BN272AF

Southerden Close

BN272AL

Bellbanks Road

BN272BL

Cobden Place

BN271FL

Riggers Way

BN271ST

Green Walk

BN272AN

Elmsdown Place

BN272BH

Station Road

BN271BD

Hailsham Central

BN271DW

North Street

BN272BA

Deer Paddock Lane

BN271BW

St Wilfrids Green

BN272PU

Greenacres Drive

BN271AG

High Street

BN271AS

High Street

BN271BL

Vicarage Road

BN272AH

Bellbanks Road

BN271TH

Willow Avenue

BN271DY

Battle Road

BN271TW

Harmers Hay Road

BN271UB

Battle Road

BN272FG

Old Hop Gardens

BN271TP

Milland Road

BN271UD

Battle Road

BN271FG

Twine Close

BN272AW

Elmsdown Place

BN271BA

Vicarage Lane

BN271FB

Reef Way

BN271FH

Hemp Place

BN271EP

Harebeating Lane

BN271TF

Harmers Hay Road

BN271TT

Blossom Walk

BN271FA

Binder Lane

BN271TQ

Milland Road

BN271UQ

The Cedars

BN272PZ

Chapel Barn Close

BN271EW

Battle Crescent

BN272AZ

North Street

BN272HP

Mill Road

BN271AX

High Street

BN271BH

Vicarage Lane

BN271FF

George Street

BN271TE

Laburnum Green

BN272BU

Garfield Road

BN272AR

Ashford Close

BN272BD

Garfield Road

BN271DQ

North Street

BN271EL

Harold Avenue

BN271EQ

Norman Close

BN271TR

Ilex Green

BN271DU

Battle Road

BN271SP

Farmland Way

BN271SU

Harmers Hay Road

BN271TB

Acorn Green

BN272PT

Mill Road

BN271EB

London Road

BN271TA

Jasmine Green

BN271TG

Milland Road

BN271SY

Harmers Hay Road

BN271AA

George Street

BN272BP

Bellbanks Road

BN274US

North Street

BN271DN

North Street

BN271EN

Battle Crescent

BN271EJ

Arrow Drive

BN271BN

Vicarage Road

BN271TJ

Meadow Close

BN271TN

Harmers Hay Road

BN272AG

Market Street

BN271TY

Milland Road

BN271TZ

Milland Mews

BN272AX

Vicarage Lane

BN272HL

St Marys Avenue

BN272QE

St Marys Avenue

BN271BG

Hailsham Central

Data Sources

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