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Heathfield South

England / South East / Wealden / Heathfield South

About

Heathfield South is a ward in the Wealden district of East Sussex, covering part of the town of Heathfield and surrounding rural areas. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local shops, and community facilities, with a mix of housing types from detached homes to smaller terraced properties. The area is served by primary schools, healthcare services, and leisure amenities, catering to families and older residents alike.

The surrounding countryside features farmland and woodland, with walking trails like the Cuckoo Trail passing through the ward. Heathfield South has good transport links via the A265 road, connecting it to nearby towns such as Uckfield and Battle. The ward maintains a balance between town conveniences and access to the quieter rural landscape of the Wealden district.

Area overview

On average Heathfield South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heathfield South is £45,712 per year. There are 2 schools in Heathfield South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heathfield South Population
4,163
Population density
1,588.3 per km²

Demographics

British
3,870
92.89%
Other White
115
2.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.62%
Other Asian
24
0.58%
Other
18
0.43%
Total population: 4,166

Housing

Owns outright
774
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
665
38.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
224
12.84%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.18%
Social rents from council
23
1.32%
Total households: 1,744

Property prices in Heathfield South

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Heathfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £650,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£440,000
Flats9£200,000
Semi-Detached21£295,000
Terraced18£271,250

10 years price trend in Heathfield South

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.