Area360 logo

Find postcode

Hailsham Central

Interactive map displaying Hailsham Central

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

BN272AW

Elmsdown Place

Data Sources

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