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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

BN272AS

The George Mews

BN279DX

North Street

BN279SY

Hailsham Central

BN279TQ

Hailsham Central

BN272AH

Bellbanks Road

BN279RH

Hailsham Central

BN279RR

Hailsham Central

BN271TZ

Milland Mews

BN279RL

Hailsham Central

BN279SN

Hailsham Central

BN271TN

Harmers Hay Road

BN271EB

London Road

BN271TX

Fern Green

BN271AP

Carriers Path

BN279RN

Hailsham Central

BN279RS

Hailsham Central

BN271FD

Splice Lane

BN271TU

The Cedars

BN279FY

Hailsham Central

BN271AF

High Street

BN279RE

Hailsham Central

BN279SU

Hailsham Central

BN271DP

North Street

BN271EN

Battle Crescent

BN279UB

Hailsham Central

BN271UD

Battle Road

BN272AQ

Rowan Mews

BN279EQ

North Street

BN279TT

Hailsham Central

BN271AX

High Street

BN271FL

Riggers Way

BN271BJ

High Street

BN279SD

Hailsham Central

BN271FG

Twine Close

BN279TJ

Hailsham Central

BN272BN

Station Road

BN272PT

Mill Road

BN271TJ

Meadow Close

BN279RX

Hailsham Central

BN272BU

Garfield Road

BN279SA

Hailsham Central

BN272BL

Cobden Place

BN271AQ

Market Square

BN271TR

Ilex Green

BN271EA

Eastwell Place

BN272AN

Elmsdown Place

BN271SS

Cornfield Green

BN279RW

Hailsham Central

BN272AF

Southerden Close

BN271FB

Reef Way

BN272BA

Deer Paddock Lane

BN279TR

Hailsham Central

BN272AG

Market Street

BN279SS

Hailsham Central

BN279RZ

Hailsham Central

BN271BX

Timbers Court

BN272AY

Victoria Road

BN271AB

George Street

BN279UF

Hailsham Central

BN272JA

St Marys Avenue

BN272BD

Garfield Road

BN271AL

High Street

BN279SW

Hailsham Central

BN271UE

Battle Road

BN271DG

North Street

BN279RJ

Hailsham Central

BN271TA

Jasmine Green

BN272BB

Garfield Road

BN271UB

Battle Road

BN279TG

Hailsham Central

BN279RU

Hailsham Central

BN271DW

North Street

BN271DU

Battle Road

BN272BT

Garfield Road

BN279RA

Hailsham Central

BN271TE

Laburnum Green

BN271TF

Harmers Hay Road

BN279TP

Hailsham Central

BN271AR

High Street

BN279FH

North Street

BN272PZ

Chapel Barn Close

BN271TY

Milland Road

BN279RY

Hailsham Central

BN271TH

Willow Avenue

BN279RB

Hailsham Central

BN279RQ

Hailsham Central

BN271TB

Acorn Green

BN279UH

Hailsham Central

BN272QE

St Marys Avenue

BN271SR

Hayland Green

BN271BH

Vicarage Lane

BN279SL

Hailsham Central

BN271SX

Harmers Hay Road

BN271FN

Weavers Lane

BN279EA

North Street

BN271BB

High Street

BN271ER

Harebeating Lane

BN271FE

Bowline Drive

BN271BN

Vicarage Road

BN271BE

Vicarage Lane

Data Sources

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