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Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean

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About

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is an area of the Wealden district characterised by its open landscapes and historic settlements. The northern part around Hailsham features agricultural land and newer residential developments, while the southern portion is defined by the Cuckmere River valley and the chalk uplands of the South Downs.

The area includes the well-preserved medieval village of Alfriston, with its timber-framed buildings clustered around a central green. The landscape transitions to the downland around East Dean, where the Long Man of Wilmington, a hill figure cut into the chalk escarpment, is a notable ancient landmark.

Area overview

On average Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is £56,280 per year. There are 4 schools in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean is home to around 13,949 people, with a population density of about 115.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean Population
13,949
Population density
115.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.47(-10%)
Public order
4.23(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-41%)
Other theft
3.73(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,909
92.53%
Other White
397
2.85%
Irish
97
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
74
0.53%
Other Asian
53
0.38%
Total population: 13,951

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,796
32.93%
Level 3 (A level)
2,063
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,794
15.56%
No qualifications
1,744
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,122
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 11,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,771
47.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,853
31.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
552
9.37%
Other social rented
386
6.55%
Other forms of private rent
137
2.32%
Total households: 5,893

Property prices in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean 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 North, Alfriston & East Dean over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached76£517,500
Flats8£201,000
Semi-Detached78£340,000
Terraced42£302,000

10 years median price trend in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean.

Data Sources

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