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Herstmonceux & Ninfield

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About

Herstmonceux is dominated by its distinctive fifteenth-century moated castle, constructed from brick rather than stone, which now houses an international science institute. The surrounding parish contains large areas of mixed woodland and farmland, with the small village itself situated along the winding course of the River Ashbourne. The wider area is characterised by a quiet, rural landscape of scattered farms and hamlets.

To the south, Ninfield sits on a ridge with views towards the coast. The village has a linear layout along the old main road, with a notable Norman church at its centre. The surrounding countryside is primarily agricultural, with fields and hedgerows typical of the High Weald. A local landmark is the reconstructed post mill on the village outskirts, a reminder of the area's historical farming practices.

Area overview

On average Herstmonceux & Ninfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herstmonceux & Ninfield is £56,804 per year. There are 3 schools in Herstmonceux & Ninfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Herstmonceux & Ninfield is home to around 6,475 people, with a population density of about 75.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Herstmonceux & Ninfield Population
6,475
Population density
75.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.6(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-30%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
Burglary
3.24(+25%)
Public order
2.78(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,168
95.21%
Other White
126
1.95%
Irish
37
0.57%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,811
32.81%
Level 3 (A level)
982
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
15.09%
No qualifications
831
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,520

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,423
51.56%
Owns with a mortgage
804
29.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
9.06%
Social rents from council
102
3.7%
Other forms of private rent
85
3.08%
Total households: 2,760

Property prices in Herstmonceux & Ninfield

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Herstmonceux & Ninfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,174 up to £1,320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herstmonceux & Ninfield 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 Herstmonceux & Ninfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£176,000
Detached34£610,000
Semi-Detached26£337,500
Terraced16£326,000

10 years median price trend in Herstmonceux & Ninfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herstmonceux & Ninfield.

All postcodes in Herstmonceux & Ninfield

TN395JP

Ninfield Road

BN274UT

Tilley Lane

BN274JX

Hailsham Road

BN274RH

Bodle Street

BN274TX

Comphurst Lane

TN339HS

Mill Lane

TN219QD

Rushlake Green

BN274NW

Bedlam Green

TN219QA

Cowbeech Road

TN219LP

Blackdown Lane

TN339NN

Boreham Hill

TN339JB

Bexhill Road

BN274PA

James Avenue

TN339HU

Straight Lane

BN274LP

Dacre Road

TN339NJ

Standard Hill

BN274RZ

Tilley Lane

BN274RA

Long View Cottages

BN274LY

Buckwell Rise

BN274FU

Hawthorn Lane

TN339JR

High Street

BN274QH

Chilsham Lane

TN219QG

Fern Cottage

TN339HD

Nut Brown Farm Cottages

TN219RD

Middle Lane

TN339FJ

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN219PA

Grovelye Lane

TN339HN

Broad Street Green

TN219QX

Middle Lane

TN339FH

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN339JE

The Green

TN395JN

Peartree Lane

TN339HH

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN219NT

Padgham Lane

BN274TH

Middle Way

TN219LS

Battle Road

TN339ED

Lower Street

BN274NZ

West End

BN274HZ

Squab Lane

BN274GG

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN219PR

Marklye Lane

BN274TA

Bayden Cottages

TN339LD

Marlpits Lane

TN339LE

Marlpits Lane

TN219JA

Forest Lane

BN274PR

Stunts Green

BN274PP

Stunts Green

BN274NL

West End

BN271QE

Under Road

TN339HR

Mill Lane

BN274TT

Coombe Close

TN219AZ

Furnace Lane

BN274SG

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN219AX

Furnace Lane

TN219QP

Rushlake Green

TN219BA

Furnace Lane

BN271RS

Boreham Lane

TN339HB

Church Lane

BN271PU

Old Road

BN274RD

School Cottages

BN274FT

Oak Way

BN274NR

West End

TN219PS

Chapmans Town Road

TN339JS

Cookstown Close

TN339JZ

Millfield

BN274NT

West Terrace

TN339JH

The Green

BN274UA

Bodle Street

TN339HZ

Denbeigh Villas

TN219PN

Marklye Lane

BN274QG

Chilsham Lane

TN219LT

Horam & Punnetts Town

BN274PL

Stunts Green

BN274LD

Gardner Street

BN274SE

Wood Lane

TN339EP

Denbigh Road

BN274RS

Cider Hollow

TN339EX

Top Road

BN274SF

Boreham Street

TN339EH

Hooe Road

TN219PB

Forest Lane

TN219PJ

Flitterbrook Lane

TN219BG

Horam & Punnetts Town

BN274TG

Victoria Road

TN219QE

Fords Cottage

BN274LE

Gardner Street

BN274TU

Cider Hollow

BN274LN

Fiennes Road

TN219BE

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN219AY

Furnace Lane

BN274JN

Hammer Lane

TN219NU

Churches Green

BN271QD

Under Road

BN274RG

North Road

BN274UD

Bodle Street

TN339HX

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

BN271QQ

Butler's Lane

BN274UU

Tilley Lane

BN274SD

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

BN274TJ

Dales Close

Data Sources

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