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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

BN271FE

Bowline Drive

BN271SX

Harmers Hay Road

BN271BE

Vicarage Lane

BN271FP

Binder Lane

BN272BS

Bellbanks Road

BN272JA

St Marys Avenue

BN272BE

Station Road

BN272HZ

Greenacres Way

BN271SR

Hayland Green

BN272PY

Market Place

BN272RA

Marshfoot Lane

BN271AB

George Street

BN271BB

High Street

BN271FJ

The Spinners

BN271HQ

Fir Tree Close

BN272PX

Nursery Close

BN271AU

High Street

BN271DG

North Street

BN271DP

North Street

BN271DS

Battle Road

BN271TS

Oldfield Crescent

BN272BN

Station Road

BN271AP

Carriers Path

BN271TX

Fern Green

BN272BB

Garfield Road

BN271BX

Timbers Court

BN271UE

Battle Road

BN271AN

High Street

BN271UA

Battle Road

BN272AP

Stoney Lane

BN271SS

Cornfield Green

BN271TD

Elm Green

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Terminus Place

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George Street

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North Street

BN271DT

Battle Road

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North Street

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High Street

BN271BJ

High Street

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Barn Close

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High Street

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Hastings Crescent

BN271TU

The Cedars

BN272AQ

Rowan Mews

BN272JQ

The Stiles

BN279DZ

North Street

BN279DX

North Street

BN271FD

Splice Lane

BN271AE

George Street

BN271FN

Weavers Lane

BN272AS

The George Mews

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Garfield Road

BN279AS

North Street

BN271DL

North Street

BN272AE

Market Street

BN279TU

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Data Sources

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