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Hailsham South & West

About

Hailsham South & West is a residential area situated on the outskirts of the market town of Hailsham. It is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods, including post-war estates and more modern homes. The area is bordered by agricultural land and the A22 road to the west, providing a direct transport link. Local amenities are centred around the Ersham Road district, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The landscape is largely suburban, with several small parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhoods. A notable local feature is the presence of the Cuckoo Trail, a popular walking and cycling path that follows the route of a former railway line through the western edge of the area. This path connects to surrounding countryside and provides a recreational corridor away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Hailsham South & West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham South & West is £50,326 per year. There are 1 schools in Hailsham South & West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hailsham South & West is home to around 5,791 people, with a population density of about 1,577.9 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham South & West Population

5,791

Population density

1,577.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.89(-34%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.02(-13%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.04(-6%)

Vehicle crime

3.63(-4%)

Other theft

3.45(-38%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,371

92.76%

Other White

145

2.5%

Indian

0.81%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.64%

Irish

0.41%

Total population: 5,790

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,084

22.69%

No qualifications

982

20.55%

Level 3 (A level)

883

18.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

772

16.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

602

12.6%

Total 16+ residents: 4,778

Housing

Owns outright

1,012

40.87%

Owns with a mortgage

735

29.68%

Other social rented

279

11.27%

Private landlord or letting agency

245

9.89%

Social rents from council

120

4.85%

Total households: 2,476

Property prices in Hailsham South & West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 in Hailsham South & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £520,000.

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 South & West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	32	£407,500	£280,000	£339,375	£466,250	£494,500
Flats	7	£182,000	£162,400	£176,250	£201,000	£262,500
Semi-Detached	28	£300,000	£242,800	£269,988	£328,125	£374,950
Terraced	18	£277,500	£211,625	£252,500	£319,375	£380,750

10 years median price trend in Hailsham South & West

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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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Hailsham South & West

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