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Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint

About

The area encompasses the villages of Hassocks, Keymer and East Hurstpierpoint, situated on the northern slopes of the South Downs. It is characterised by a mix of residential development, local commerce and surrounding farmland, with the main railway line to Brighton providing a transport link. The geography is defined by the scarp face of the Downs to the south and the open Weald to the north.

The landscape is punctuated by the distinctive landmark of Wolstonbury Hill, an isolated summit with ancient earthworks. The Clayton to Offham Escarpment, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, runs along the southern edge. Local pathways, including the South Downs Way, provide access onto the chalk downland, which is used for grazing and recreation.

Area overview

On average Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint is £69,192 per year. There are 4 schools in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint is home to around 10,038 people, with a population density of about 833.6 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint Population

10,038

Population density

833.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

11.76(-63%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.56(-9%)

Shoplifting

6.48(-19%)

Public order

4.28(-30%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.19(-50%)

South East average

Demographics

British

9,132

91%

Other White

369

3.68%

White and Asian (mixed)

125

1.25%

Irish

0.85%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.58%

Total population: 10,035

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,646

45.05%

Level 3 (A level)

1,286

15.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,083

13.38%

No qualifications

867

10.71%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

638

7.88%

Total 16+ residents: 8,093

Housing

Owns outright

1,985

46.64%

Owns with a mortgage

1,474

34.63%

Private landlord or letting agency

366

8.6%

Other social rented

322

7.57%

Other forms of private rent

1.39%

Total households: 4,256

Property prices in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,494,576.

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 Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	53	£705,000	£462,000	£585,000	£835,000	£1,122,000
Flats	19	£270,000	£159,500	£220,000	£295,000	£335,500
Semi-Detached	39	£530,000	£338,700	£476,500	£592,500	£691,000
Terraced	14	£422,500	£231,250	£378,500	£461,250	£564,000

10 years median price trend in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint

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 overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint

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