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Heathfield North

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About

Heathfield North is a predominantly residential ward situated on the northern edge of the market town of Heathfield. The area features a mix of housing types, from older properties to newer developments, set within a landscape of rolling fields and small woodlands. It serves as a local centre with essential amenities and schools for the surrounding communities.

The ward's character is shaped by its position within the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A notable local landmark is the Heathfield transmitting station, a tall radio mast visible from much of the surrounding countryside. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more rural settlements to its north.

Area overview

On average Heathfield North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heathfield North is £53,612 per year. There are 1 schools in Heathfield North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heathfield North is home to around 3,913 people, with a population density of about 783.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heathfield North Population
3,913
Population density
783.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.88(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.33(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(+11%)
Shoplifting
4.86(-39%)
Public order
3.58(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,610
92.23%
Other White
130
3.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.84%
Irish
22
0.56%
Chinese
20
0.51%
Total population: 3,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
963
29.2%
Level 3 (A level)
598
18.13%
No qualifications
541
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
527
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 3,298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
731
39.34%
Owns with a mortgage
532
28.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
17.81%
Social rents from council
154
8.29%
Other social rented
62
3.34%
Total households: 1,858

Property prices in Heathfield North

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Heathfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £3,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heathfield North 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 Heathfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£488,000
Flats27£160,000
Semi-Detached16£353,500
Terraced4£279,000

10 years median price trend in Heathfield North

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

Data Sources

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