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Hailsham East

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
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
46.19(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.2(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.82(+52%)
Public order
7.73(+27%)
Other theft
5.85(+5%)
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

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Hailsham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hailsham East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£422,500
Flats4£175,250
Semi-Detached12£297,000
Terraced24£245,000

10 years median price trend in Hailsham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham East.

All postcodes in Hailsham East

BN272JH

St Marys Avenue

BN272JX

Phoenix Close

BN272PH

Marshfoot Lane

BN272RG

Railway Crossing Cottage

BN272NX

The Gages

BN272DH

Pelham Crescent

BN272EA

Sackville Road

BN272LL

Moore Park

BN272RP

Slyes Farm Cottages

BN272SN

The Acorns

BN272JW

Marshfoot Lane

BN272GW

Hailsham East

BN272LD

Hailsham East

BN272LQ

Bayham Road

BN272NS

Greenwich Road

BN272BX

The Lawns

BN272EE

Station Road

BN272NE

Hailsham East

BN272NL

Greenwich Road

BN272DJ

Bowley Road

BN272FA

Mabel Way

BN272ND

Mortain Park

BN272PA

Newton Park

BN272EZ

Station Road

BN272JR

Marshfoot Lane

BN272RH

Coldthorn Lane

BN272FT

Sail Street

BN272HH

Observatory View

BN272NT

Moore Park

BN272NW

Halley Park

BN272EY

Station Road

BN272NG

Bayham Road

BN272RB

Marshfoot Lane

BN272JP

St Marys Avenue

BN272ED

Station Road

BN272PR

Observatory View

BN272HT

Mill Road

BN272LE

Clyde Park

BN272EL

Station Road Industrial Estate

BN272FP

Hopper Place

BN272GB

The Sidings

BN272PW

Observatory View

BN272JU

Antares Path

BN272SH

Mill Road

BN272DR

Station Road

BN272DT

The Mount

BN272GF

Dandelion Lane

BN272LA

Bayham Road

BN272GD

Betony Close

BN272HN

New Barn Close

BN272JE

St Marys Avenue

BN272JY

Capella Path

BN272NF

Otham Park

BN272RD

Marshfoot Lane

BN272LR

Geering Park

BN272PL

Vega Close

BN272RU

Old Swan Lane

BN272GE

Teasel Road

BN272FJ

Millstone Drive

BN272FL

Wheel Gardens

BN272FN

Damsel Grove

BN272LZ

Bayham Road

BN272PJ

Vega Close

BN272JL

Marshfoot Lane

BN272PN

Observatory View

BN272RN

Hailsham East

BN272SE

Mill Road

BN272HE

Archery Walk

BN272RJ

Hailsham East

BN272DE

Swan Road

BN272DY

Sackville Road

BN272GH

Violet Way

BN272DG

Swan Road

BN272HU

Mill Road

BN272PP

Observatory View

BN272NR

Geering Park

BN272RX

Station Road

BN272GT

Hailsham East

Data Sources

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