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About

Mile Oak is a residential neighbourhood situated on the northern fringes of Portslade, bordering the South Downs. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, semi-detached homes, and several local parks, providing a quieter alternative to the central city. Its elevated position offers clear views towards the English Channel from various points.

The area is defined by its proximity to the downland, with the Mile Oak Recreation Ground and the wider Truleigh Hill area providing direct access to walking routes. A local landmark is the former Mile Oak Farm, with some historic buildings remaining, reflecting the area's agricultural past before its major 20th-century development.

Area overview

On average Mile Oak has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mile Oak is £57,048 per year. There are 2 schools in Mile Oak: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mile Oak is home to around 7,155 people, with a population density of about 1,264.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mile Oak Population
7,155
Population density
1,264.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.43(-38%)
Shoplifting
19.01(+137%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.74(+1%)
Public order
5.59(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,231
87.06%
Other White
261
3.65%
Other
99
1.38%
Arab
66
0.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
66
0.92%
Total population: 7,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,461
25.41%
No qualifications
1,083
18.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
18.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
885
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
748
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,059
35.98%
Owns outright
983
33.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
345
11.72%
Other social rented
278
9.45%
Social rents from council
201
6.83%
Total households: 2,943

Property prices in Mile Oak

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 in Mile Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £227,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mile Oak 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 Mile Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£390,000
Semi-Detached39£355,000
Terraced24£341,250

10 years median price trend in Mile Oak

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile Oak.

All postcodes in Mile Oak

BN412UZ

Fox Way

BN412HH

North Lane

BN412JA

Foredown Road

BN412WF

Chalky Road

BN412GH

Flint Close

BN412RB

Mile Oak Road

BN412RX

Southon Close

BN412RN

Oakdene Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.