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About

Hailsham East is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from different periods. The area is bordered by the A295 to the north and extends towards open countryside to the east and south. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, serving the community's daily needs.

The landscape is characterised by the Cuckoo Trail, a traffic-free path following the old railway line, which provides a green corridor for walking and cycling. This route connects the area directly to the town centre and out into the surrounding Wealden district.

Area overview

On average Hailsham East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham East is £44,994 per year. There are 3 schools in Hailsham East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hailsham East is home to around 6,332 people, with a population density of about 685.3 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham East Population

6,332

Population density

685.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.01(-5%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.74(+19%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.48(+1%)

Public order

4.9(-20%)

Vehicle crime

3.63(-4%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,804

91.59%

Other White

145

2.29%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

1.25%

Other Asian

0.74%

Indian

0.63%

Total population: 6,337

Economics

No qualifications

1,209

23.65%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,099

21.49%

Level 3 (A level)

853

16.68%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

800

15.65%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

694

13.57%

Total 16+ residents: 5,113

Housing

Owns outright

913

33.47%

Owns with a mortgage

703

25.77%

Social rents from council

445

16.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

290

10.63%

Other social rented

268

9.82%

Total households: 2,728

Property prices in Hailsham East

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 in Hailsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£420,000	£300,000	£370,000	£482,500	£615,000
Flats	6	£148,000	£123,000	£147,250	£188,875	£249,375
Semi-Detached	23	£299,000	£255,200	£283,500	£322,500	£367,865
Terraced	29	£245,000	£199,000	£220,000	£255,000	£269,200

10 years median price trend in Hailsham East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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