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Hailsham North West

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About

Hailsham North West ward encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and local commercial areas centred around the A295. The housing stock is primarily composed of post-war developments, ranging from semi-detached homes to modern estates, serving a settled community. Local shopping parades cater to daily needs, with several schools and green spaces like Hailsham Country Park providing recreational areas for residents.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the Wealden countryside, with fields and footpaths extending from its western edges. A notable local feature is the presence of the Cuckoo Trail, a popular walking and cycling route that follows the path of a former railway line through the area. This active travel corridor connects the ward to surrounding settlements and forms a key part of the local infrastructure for leisure and commuting.

Area overview

On average Hailsham North West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham North West is £56,280 per year. Hailsham North West is home to around 3,738 people, with a population density of about 4,744.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham North West Population
3,738
Population density
4,744.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.52(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-13%)
Other theft
4.82(-14%)
Public order
4.55(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,540
94.68%
Other White
77
2.06%
Irish
20
0.53%
African
12
0.32%
Other
11
0.29%
Total population: 3,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
750
24.65%
Level 3 (A level)
607
19.95%
No qualifications
542
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
343
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 3,042

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
696
43.86%
Owns with a mortgage
549
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
9.51%
Other social rented
113
7.12%
Shared ownership
29
1.83%
Total households: 1,587

Property prices in Hailsham North West

Median price£316,000
Price per sq ft£348
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £375K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Hailsham North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £600,000.

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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£425,000£338
Semi-Detached23£295,000£351
Terraced21£295,000£346
Flats1£223,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hailsham North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£250,000£214,950
2017£335,000£250,000£233,750
2018£370,000£241,000£257,500
2019£350,000£265,000£230,000
2020£360,000£265,000£265,000
2021£381,500£279,000£265,000
2022£440,000£310,000£282,500
2023£375,000£307,500£302,000
2024£415,000£315,000£295,000
2025£425,000£301,250£300,000
2026£385,000£305,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham North West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£313£249
2017£284£304£232
2018£288£328£316
2019£250£324£310
2020£311£295£314
2021£306£323£294
2022£340£435£322
2023£414£377£312
2024£336£396£280
2025£332£371£334
2026£393£327£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hailsham North West

Is Hailsham North West safe?

Hailsham North West records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hailsham North West?

The median sale price in Hailsham North West is £316,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Hailsham North West?

Hailsham North West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hailsham North West sits around rank 18,440 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 North West?

The average household income in Hailsham North West is around £56,280 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hailsham North West?

Hailsham North West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Glynn Richard White (Liberal Democrats).

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.