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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

BN274QQ

Chilsham Lane

TN219HB

Willowgrove Cottage

TN219QS

Iwood Lane

BN274SH

Boreham Hill

BN271RU

Jenners Lane

TN395JR

Ninfield Road

BN274QJ

Bemzells Lane

BN271RN

Church Road

TN339JQ

The Green

TN219RH

Rookery Lane

TN219NA

Colliers Green

BN274TD

Victory Cottages

TN219QL

Rushlake Green

BN274QX

Sandhill Lane

TN339LA

Coombe Lane

TN219PU

Hammer Lane

TN339NH

Coombe Hill

BN274NY

West End

BN274JB

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN339ER

Top Road

TN219QT

Follet Close

TN339RB

Smith Close

BN274TP

Nursery Lane

BN274JL

Hammer Lane

TN219BB

Furnace Lane

BN274TF

Victoria Road

TN219PP

Rushlake Green

TN339HT

Mill Lane

TN339EL

Hooe Road

TN219PX

Rushlake Green

BN274SJ

Peckfield Cottages

TN339HJ

Kiln Lane

TN339FN

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN219QU

Rushlake Green

BN274SB

Wartling Road

TN394RF

Whydown Road

BN274HL

Cinderford Lane

BN271RJ

Church Road

BN274JD

Horam & Punnetts Town

BN274SL

Boreham Lane

TN219JB

Forest Lane

BN271RQ

Flowers Green

TN339JT

Moor Hall Drive

BN271RE

Chapel Row

BN274FW

Elm Close

TN339HL

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

BN271RG

Church Road

TN339HP

Denbigh Road

BN274NF

Blanshard Close

TN219JD

Blackdown Road

BN274PD

James Avenue

TN219QR

Rushlake Green

BN274RU

Comphurst Lane

BN274UB

North Road

TN219PH

Bakery Lane

BN274PN

Stunts Green

BN274NQ

West End

BN274TB

Victoria Road

BN274UX

Tilley Lane

BN274QN

Bemzells Lane

TN339ET

Red Lion Park

TN339JW

Church Lane

TN339FL

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN339EB

Lower Street

BN274LX

Buckwell Rise

BN274QW

Trolliloes Lane

TN339FT

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

TN339JF

The Green

TN219RG

Rushlake Green

BN271QH

Butlers Lane

TN219NX

Churches Green

BN274SY

Cider Hollow

TN219HE

Hammer Lane

BN274QL

Chilsham Lane

BN274PJ

Fairlawns Drive

BN274LW

Park View

BN274LU

Buckwell Rise

BN271PY

New Road

BN274TZ

Cider Hollow

BN274NS

West End

BN274SU

Gardner Street

TN219RB

Middle Lane

TN219PT

Hammer Lane

BN274PH

Fairlawns Drive

BN274RB

Horam & Punnetts Town

TN339EN

Top Road

TN219RA

Middle Lane

BN274SQ

Boreham Hill

TN219QY

Middle Lane

BN271RF

Lime Park

BN274UY

Prinkle Lane

BN274JF

Dalloway Cottage

TN339EG

Crouch Lane

BN271GA

Wood Lane

BN271RB

Church Road

BN274ND

Fairfield

BN274RT

Elm Cottages

TN339JD

Stocks Meadow

TN339JJ

Church Path

BN271RH

Butlers Lane

Data Sources

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