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About

Hailsham West ward covers the western residential neighbourhoods of the town of Hailsham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, ranging from post-war estates to more recent constructions. Local amenities are centred along the main roads, providing essential services and shops for residents. The ward includes several green spaces and recreational grounds integrated within the suburban layout.

The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Pevensey Levels, with some open fields on its fringes. A notable local feature is the presence of the Cuckoo Trail, a popular walking and cycling path that follows a disused railway line through the area. This linear park connects the community to the wider district and provides a direct route for active travel into the town centre.

Area overview

On average Hailsham West has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hailsham West is £50,264 per year. There are 1 schools in Hailsham West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hailsham West is home to around 4,232 people, with a population density of about 4,273.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hailsham West Population
4,232
Population density
4,273.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.7(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.81(+102%)
Shoplifting
8.27(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+21%)
Other theft
6.62(+18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,937
93.03%
Other White
110
2.6%
Indian
25
0.59%
Bangladeshi
22
0.52%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
22
0.52%
Total population: 4,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
754
21.94%
No qualifications
741
21.56%
Level 3 (A level)
635
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
564
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
409
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 3,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
760
40.9%
Owns with a mortgage
503
27.07%
Other social rented
262
14.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
10.06%
Social rents from council
91
4.9%
Total households: 1,858

Property prices in Hailsham West

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£334
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £377K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Hailsham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £505,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£388,750£339
Semi-Detached14£312,500£307
Terraced7£280,000£344
Flats6£179,750£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hailsham West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£241,950£240,000£228,750
2017£335,000£210,450£250,000£237,500
2018£352,500£171,250£240,000£240,000
2019£345,000£140,000£237,500£243,500
2020£322,500£195,000£248,750£235,125
2021£385,500£166,250£275,000£235,000
2022£450,000£175,000£304,000£267,500
2023£404,500£180,000£264,500£278,000
2024£427,500£155,000£305,000£270,000
2025£415,000£182,000£310,000£297,500
2026£322,500£315,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hailsham West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£336£321£337
2017£297£320£299£316
2018£310£270£294£287
2019£299£179£305£336
2020£308£299£330£337
2021£323£243£341£376
2022£349£254£401£391
2023£367£293£356£386
2024£381£236£387£372
2025£360£276£346£424
2026£347£306£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hailsham West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hailsham West

Is Hailsham West safe?

Hailsham West records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hailsham West?

The median sale price in Hailsham West is £315,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hailsham West?

Hailsham West has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hailsham West?

Hailsham West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hailsham West sits around rank 19,180 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 West?

The average household income in Hailsham West is around £50,264 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hailsham West?

Hailsham West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Grocock (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Hailsham West

BN273DS

Summerheath Road

BN273PB

Beuzeville Avenue

BN273XN

Mountain Ash Close

BN273WF

Cameron Close

BN273EG

Bramble Drive

BN273WD

Holyhead Close

BN273DH

Downsview Way

BN273EW

Western Road

BN273UR

Wentworth Close

BN273EA

Sussex Avenue

BN273EY

Tilehurst Drive

BN273EN

Western Road

BN273AD

Hempstead Lane

BN273BF

Western Road

BN273DA

Derwent Close

BN273NY

Hawkins Way

BN273BY

Grovelands Road

BN273UB

St Andrews Close

BN273NZ

Green Grove

BN273EX

Forest View

BN273EB

Sussex Close

BN273UQ

Turnberry Drive

BN273DJ

Downsview Way

BN273QX

Rope Walk

BN273WB

St Boswells Close

BN273EP

Western Road

BN273BL

Hawks Road

BN273BN

London Road

BN273JN

Busheyfields

BN273ED

Western Road

BN273ES

Woodpecker Drive

BN273BZ

Grovelands Road

BN273UD

Sunningdale Close

BN273DL

Tennis Close

BN273AW

Summerfields Avenue

BN273GE

Gournay Road

BN273DG

Western Road

BN273AE

Hempstead Lane

BN273UY

St Mellion Close

BN273UG

The Belfry

BN273EJ

Western Road

BN273DD

London Road

BN273BP

Summerfields Avenue

BN273DQ

Western Road

BN273UW

Dunbar Drive

BN273YU

Gleneagles Drive

BN273JZ

Cherry Side

BN273AA

Hempstead Lane

BN273HA

Bramble Drive

BN273EU

Forest View

BN273DN

Downsview Way

BN273EL

Hamelsham Court

BN273EZ

Woodpecker Drive

BN273FU

London Road

BN273EQ

Bramble Drive

BN273BT

Summerfields Avenue

BN273HF

Busheyfields

BN273JW

Cherry Side

BN273BU

London Road

BN273DR

Summerheath Road

BN273ET

Forest View

BN273JY

Cherry Side

BN273BW

London Road

BN273XG

Pitreavie Drive

BN273UA

Troon Cottages

BN273UL

Greenfields

BN273DP

Summerheath Road

BN273EH

Bramble Drive

BN273WE

Lavender Close

BN273XP

Melrose Close

BN273ER

Woodpecker Drive

BN273YF

Oak Fields

BN273DY

Western Road

BN273UX

Woburn Close

BN273BS

Summerfields Avenue

BN273EE

Western Road

BN273DX

Melbourne Villas

BN273GF

Gournay Road

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.