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Hampden Park South

About

Hampden Park South is a residential neighbourhood situated just over two miles inland from Eastbourne's seafront. The area is centred around the large, open green space of Hampden Park itself, which provides a focal point for the community. Housing here consists primarily of post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, offering a practical living environment. The area is served by its own railway station, providing direct links to the town centre and beyond.

The local landscape is defined by the park's expansive fields, mature tree lines, and a large pond. This green infrastructure supports casual recreation and local wildlife. A specific feature is the park's model railway, which operates on select days. Daily needs are met by a cluster of shops and services along Brassey Avenue. The overall character is one of a settled, functional suburb with easy access to both natural space and urban amenities.

Area overview

On average Hampden Park South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hampden Park South is £45,287 per year. There are 7 schools in Hampden Park South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hampden Park South is home to around 7,751 people, with a population density of about 2,512.6 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hampden Park South Population

7,751

Population density

2,512.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.64(+53%)

Shoplifting

32.38(+306%)

Anti-social behaviour

30.83(+151%)

Public order

10.97(+81%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.58(+64%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,780

87.44%

Other White

347

4.48%

Other Asian

103

1.33%

Other

0.94%

Irish

0.8%

Total population: 7,754

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,640

25.23%

No qualifications

1,373

21.12%

Level 3 (A level)

1,063

16.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

976

15.02%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

812

12.49%

Total 16+ residents: 6,500

Housing

Owns outright

1,333

38.83%

Owns with a mortgage

822

23.94%

Social rents from council

477

13.89%

Private landlord or letting agency

454

13.22%

Other social rented

285

8.3%

Total households: 3,433

Property prices in Hampden Park South

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Hampden Park South area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £635,000.

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 Hampden Park South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	25	£370,000	£226,200	£295,000	£430,000	£519,000
Terraced	31	£255,000	£218,500	£241,000	£282,500	£302,500
Detached	26	£432,500	£271,875	£382,500	£509,000	£602,500
Flats	2	£133,475	£127,648	£130,238	£136,713	£139,303

10 years median price trend in Hampden Park South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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