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About

Hartfield ward covers a rural portion of the High Weald in East Sussex. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, scattered woodlands and small fields bounded by hedgerows. Settlements are generally small and dispersed, with the village of Hartfield itself serving as a focal point. The area's economy has historical ties to agriculture and forestry, with tourism now also playing a role due to the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The ward is notably associated with A.A. Milne, who lived locally and set the Winnie-the-Pooh stories in the surrounding Ashdown Forest. This connection draws visitors to specific sites like Poohsticks Bridge. The local terrain includes many quiet lanes and public footpaths crossing the heathland and streams of the forest. Community life centres on the village amenities, including the church, primary school and local shops.

Area overview

On average Hartfield has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartfield is £70,539 per year. There are 2 schools in Hartfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hartfield is home to around 3,284 people, with a population density of about 47.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartfield Population
3,284
Population density
47.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
67.6(+747%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.68(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.28(+162%)
Other theft
15.83(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.01(+117%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,942
89.61%
Other White
188
5.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.94%
Irish
25
0.76%
Other
17
0.52%
Total population: 3,283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,222
44%
Level 3 (A level)
502
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
376
13.54%
No qualifications
299
10.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
215
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 2,777

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
617
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
406
30.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
11.29%
Other forms of private rent
66
4.94%
Social rents from council
55
4.11%
Total households: 1,337

Property prices in Hartfield

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £680,000 in Hartfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hartfield 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 Hartfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached11£550,000
Flats2£277,500
Detached17£976,767
Terraced3£525,000

10 years median price trend in Hartfield

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

Data Sources

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