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Heathfield South

About

Heathfield South ward is a predominantly rural area in the Wealden district. Its landscape is characterised by rolling fields, scattered farmsteads, and small woodland patches. The settlement pattern consists of the main town of Heathfield itself, along with several outlying villages and hamlets like Broad Oak and Punnetts Town. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture, though it now includes light industry and serves as a retail and service hub for the surrounding countryside.

The area is defined by the A265 and A267 roads, which form key transport corridors. Heathfield Park, a large private estate with a notable Gothic Revival mansion, lies within the ward's boundaries. Community life centres around local schools, shops, and the Heathfield showground, which hosts the annual agricultural show. The underlying geology of sandstone and clay influences both the traditional building materials and the pastoral nature of the land.

Area overview

On average Heathfield South has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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 per household in Heathfield South is £53,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Heathfield South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Heathfield South is home to around 4,163 people, with a population density of about 1,588.3 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Heathfield South Population

4,163

Population density

1,588.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.51(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.74(+52%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.69(+19%)

Shoplifting

6.97(-13%)

Public order

6.73(+11%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,870

92.89%

Other White

115

2.76%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.62%

Other Asian

0.58%

Other

0.43%

Total population: 4,166

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,040

30.2%

Level 3 (A level)

678

19.69%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

580

16.84%

No qualifications

448

13.01%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

387

11.24%

Total 16+ residents: 3,444

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

2.18%

Social rents from council

1.32%

Total households: 1,744

Property prices in Heathfield South

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Heathfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £690,000.

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 Heathfield South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	7	£200,000	£109,500	£140,000	£206,250	£214,250
Semi-Detached	21	£300,000	£245,000	£280,000	£335,000	£475,000
Detached	29	£470,000	£328,000	£415,000	£540,000	£658,000
Terraced	18	£288,750	£194,704	£253,375	£323,625	£425,000

10 years median price trend in Heathfield 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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Heathfield South

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Heathfield South

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