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Hailsham South

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About

Hailsham South ward encompasses the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. It contains several green spaces and recreational grounds, including the area around Hailsham Community College. The ward's layout facilitates pedestrian access to the town centre facilities located just to the north.

A notable feature is the presence of the Cuckoo Trail, a linear park and walking/cycling route following a disused railway line that runs along the ward's western edge. This path provides a direct green corridor into the surrounding Wealden countryside. Land use is a blend of private homes, schools, and smaller commercial premises, with the A22 road forming a significant transport route along its eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Hailsham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham South is £47,660 per year. Hailsham South is home to around 3,327 people, with a population density of about 1,439.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham South Population
3,327
Population density
1,439 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.3(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.85(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.63(+143%)
Public order
10.22(+67%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(+130%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,110
93.53%
Other White
64
1.92%
Indian
30
0.9%
Irish
29
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.54%
Total population: 3,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
745
25.62%
No qualifications
553
19.02%
Level 3 (A level)
514
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
441
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
13.2%
Total 16+ residents: 2,908

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
689
47.91%
Owns with a mortgage
483
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
10.5%
Social rents from council
34
2.36%
Other social rented
32
2.23%
Total households: 1,438

Property prices in Hailsham South

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Hailsham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hailsham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£409,500
Flats4£170,000
Semi-Detached27£305,000
Terraced9£240,000

10 years median price trend in Hailsham South

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

All postcodes in Hailsham South

BN273LB

Palmers Row

BN273LH

Ersham Road

BN273PN

Ersham Road

BN273HU

The Grove

BN273HZ

Old Orchard Place

BN273JF

Diplocks Way

BN273YE

The Old Bricklayers

BN273NE

Meadow Road

BN273TW

Gilbert Way

BN272DL

Lindfield Drive

BN273JX

Crown Close

BN273TN

Hailsham South

Data Sources

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