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About

Hailsham East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the town of Hailsham, featuring a mix of residential neighbourhoods and local commercial centres along its main routes. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with some newer developments integrated into the existing urban fabric. Daily life centres around local parades of shops and services that cater to the community's needs.

The ward includes a significant amount of green space, with the Cuckoo Trail—a former railway line converted into a walking and cycling path—forming a key recreational corridor along its western edge. This linear park connects residents to the town centre and the surrounding countryside. The area's layout is defined by its proximity to the A22 road, which influences its boundaries and traffic patterns.

Area overview

On average Hailsham East has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 36.5% 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 £45,019 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 4,785 people, with a population density of about 484.7 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham East Population
4,785
Population density
484.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.55(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.71(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.87(+69%)
Public order
9.2(+52%)
Other theft
6.48(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,335
90.63%
Other White
122
2.55%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
78
1.63%
Other Asian
43
0.9%
Indian
33
0.69%
Total population: 4,783

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
952
25.39%
Level 4 qualifications or above
724
19.31%
Level 3 (A level)
611
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
603
16.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
13.98%
Total 16+ residents: 3,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
567
27.92%
Owns with a mortgage
477
23.49%
Social rents from council
440
21.66%
Other social rented
253
12.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
201
9.9%
Total households: 2,031

Property prices in Hailsham East

Median price£268,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £360K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Hailsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hailsham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£451,245£332
Semi-Detached16£288,500£332
Terraced23£245,000£262
Flats7£100,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hailsham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343,225£102,250£241,000£180,000
2017£269,750£111,475£228,000£190,000
2018£340,000£112,000£246,000£204,000
2019£355,000£95,000£247,475£199,500
2020£341,250£106,500£256,925£212,500
2021£327,950£169,950£286,500£219,000
2022£351,475£115,000£297,500£255,000
2023£417,498£109,000£311,500£245,500
2024£410,000£157,250£292,000£247,500
2025£475,000£148,000£288,500£245,000
2026£400,000£85,000£277,500£237,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£155£269£202
2017£251£159£289£203
2018£310£149£276£230
2019£282£226£299£224
2020£286£178£324£232
2021£341£251£334£249
2022£337£176£348£265
2023£356£230£352£269
2024£345£244£316£284
2025£342£239£328£262
2026£312£147£328£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hailsham East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hailsham East

Is Hailsham East safe?

Hailsham East records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hailsham East?

The median sale price in Hailsham East is £268,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hailsham East?

Hailsham East has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hailsham East?

Hailsham East scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hailsham East sits around rank 5,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hailsham East?

The average household income in Hailsham East is around £45,019 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hailsham East?

Hailsham East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gavin Michael Blake-Coggins (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Hailsham East

BN272PB

Greenwich Road

BN272ER

Station Road

BN272NW

Halley Park

BN272SH

Mill Road

BN272PJ

Vega Close

BN272RT

Downash Road

BN272LN

Geering Park

BN272HN

New Barn Close

BN272NF

Otham Park

BN272HH

Observatory View

BN272RX

Station Road

BN272HG

Archery Walk

BN272DX

Compton Terrace

BN272FS

Coldthorn Lane

BN272PP

Observatory View

BN272JP

St Marys Avenue

BN272FX

Daisy Drive

BN272FW

Sorrel Street

BN272NZ

The Gages

BN272LT

Hailsham East

BN272NA

Hailsham East

BN272NN

Greenwich Road

BN272PL

Vega Close

BN272HX

Mill Road

BN272DA

The Stringwalk

BN272DZ

Cintra Villas

BN272NX

The Gages

BN272FJ

Millstone Drive

BN272GB

The Sidings

BN272FQ

Stream Way

BN272BX

The Lawns

BN272RL

Hailsham East

BN272LB

Clyde Park

BN272FY

Thyme Avenue

BN272JX

Phoenix Close

BN272JY

Capella Path

BN272SN

The Acorns

BN272PA

Newton Park

BN272SF

Mill Road

BN272NG

Bayham Road

BN272DS

The Mount

BN272JD

St Marys Avenue

BN272ED

Station Road

BN272AJ

Bellbanks Road

BN272SJ

Mill Road

BN272NL

Greenwich Road

BN272BW

Fletcher Close

BN272EE

Station Road

BN272FD

Viburnum Way

BN272SG

Mill Road

BN266QX

Sayerland Lane

BN272GF

Dandelion Lane

BN272HQ

Observatory View

BN272PW

Observatory View

BN272GX

Hailsham East

BN272SQ

Mill Road

BN272NE

Hailsham East

BN272RJ

Hailsham East

BN272SE

Mill Road

BN272BZ

Butts Field

BN272LR

Geering Park

BN271QF

Hailsham East

BN272RH

Coldthorn Lane

BN272RB

Marshfoot Lane

BN272GH

Violet Way

BN272EL

Station Road Industrial Estate

BN272EW

Station Road

BN272GZ

Loom Close

BN272DG

Swan Road

BN272RD

Marshfoot Lane

BN272AD

Bayham Road

BN272EZ

Station Road

BN272FL

Wheel Gardens

BN272DY

Sackville Road

BN272PD

Dacre Park

BN272LG

Moore Park

BN272JZ

Orion Close

BN272SD

White Dyke

BN272JE

St Marys Avenue

BN272DD

Swan Road

BN272RG

Railway Crossing Cottage

BN272LS

Geering Park

BN272LZ

Bayham Road

BN272FF

Fern Grove

BN272JH

St Marys Avenue

BN272GW

Hailsham East

BN272PF

Greenwich Road

BN272PR

Observatory View

BN272HB

Archery Walk

BN272HY

Mill Road

BN272PH

Marshfoot Lane

BN272FN

Damsel Grove

BN272AT

Bellbanks Road

BN272LX

Hollamby Park

BN272DJ

Bowley Road

BN272HT

Mill Road

BN272HS

Mill Road

BN272PG

Greenwich Road

BN272JU

Antares Path

BN272EQ

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.