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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

BN274JQ

Corner Cottages

TN219QJ

Back Lane

BN274QS

Studdens Lane

BN274JP

Park View

BN274NJ

Sussex Place

BN274QD

Bemzells Lane

TN339ES

Denbigh Road

TN339FR

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN339HQ

Horsewalk

TN219PE

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN339EY

Top Road

BN274TN

Joes Lane

BN274QP

Trolliloes Lane

BN274ST

Monkey Puzzle Close

BN274TL

Joes Lane

BN274PQ

The Ridgeway

TN219RE

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN219QZ

Back Lane

TN219LR

Whitechapel Row

BN274LJ

Hailsham Road

BN274TE

Victoria Road

BN274QY

Bodle Street

BN274NA

Bagham Lane

BN274LL

Fiennes Road

BN274PT

Gingers Green

BN271RL

Church Road

BN274TS

Hurst Lane

BN274NP

West End

BN271RR

Wartling Road

BN274QT

Summertree Cottages

TN339LF

Downs View

TN395JS

Ninfield Road

BN274TQ

Victoria Road

BN274RE

White Horse Cottages

TN339LB

Standard Hill Close

BN274LS

Queens Road

BN274LG

Gardner Street

BN274PB

James Avenue

BN274LR

Queens Road

BN274PE

Monceux Road

BN274LA

Gardner Street

BN271PX

New Road

BN274TR

High View Close

TN219HD

Holly Hill Cottage

BN274JJ

Foul Mile Cottages

TN339EU

Denbigh Road

BN274RR

The White Friars

BN274NG

West End

BN271QL

Coopers Croft

BN274NH

West End

TN219BD

Church Hill

TN339LQ

Coombe Shaw

BN271SA

Horsewalk

BN274GB

Horseshoe Place

BN274NN

West End

TN339JP

High Street

BN274LF

Gardner Street

BN274RJ

Bodle Street

BN274UG

Prinkle Lane

TN219NR

Redpale

TN339FP

Nimbus Avenue

TN339LH

Moons Hill

BN274PU

Chestnut Close

TN339JG

The Green

TN219PD

Horam & Punnetts Town

BN274LH

Hailsham Road

BN274JR

Park View

BN274SS

Cider Hollow

TN339JX

Manchester Road

TN219QW

Back Lane

TN339JA

Catsfield Road

BN274JE

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN219QH

Rushlake Green

TN339EJ

Top Road

BN274NX

West End

TN219HF

Hammer Lane

BN274SZ

Rocklands Cottages

TN339EF

Morland Close

TN339JN

Church Lane

BN271QJ

Church Road

BN274SX

Gardner Street

BN274LB

Gardner Street

BN274QR

Trolliloes Lane

BN274JA

Cowbeech Hill

BN274NU

West End

TN219QB

Cowbeech Road

BN274JU

Ferndale

TN339FQ

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

BN274RX

Posey Green

BN271RX

Wartling Road

TN395JL

Potmans Lane

BN274TY

Cider Hollow

TN339EW

Denbigh Road

BN274QU

Sandhill Lane

TN339HG

Mount Pleasant Cottages

BN274RY

Windmill Hill

TN219PL

Flitterbrook Lane

TN339HE

Kiln Lane

TN339JY

Sparke Gardens

TN339HA

Church Lane

Data Sources

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