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Herstmonceux & Ninfield

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About

Herstmonceux and Ninfield are rural villages in the Wealden district of East Sussex. The area is known for its historic landmarks, including Herstmonceux Castle, a 15th-century moated castle surrounded by gardens and woodland. The villages are set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring rolling farmland, hedgerows, and quiet country lanes. Local amenities include village halls, pubs, and primary schools, with larger towns like Hailsham and Bexhill providing additional services.

Ninfield has a smaller, more compact layout, while Herstmonceux is spread out with several hamlets. Both villages have strong community ties, with events like farmers' markets and village fetes. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, offering routes through the surrounding countryside. Public transport links are limited, making car travel common for commuting to nearby towns. The villages retain a quiet, rural character with a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments.

Area overview

On average Herstmonceux & Ninfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Herstmonceux & Ninfield is £46,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Herstmonceux & Ninfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Herstmonceux & Ninfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 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
Detached35£575,000
Flats2£168,750
Semi-Detached30£338,750
Terraced15£332,000

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

BN274PL

Stunts Green

BN274QJ

Bemzells Lane

BN274SF

Boreham Hill

BN274SL

Boreham Lane

TN219NU

Grovelye Lane

TN219PR

Marklye Lane

TN219QX

Middle Lane

TN339JF

The Green

TN339JP

High Street

TN339LA

Combe Lane

BN274FU

Elm Close

BN274JJ

Herstmonceux & Ninfield

BN274NE

Fairfield

BN274QY

North Road

TN219LS

Herstmonceux & Ninfield

TN219QU

Iwood Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.