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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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

Shoplifting
24.18(+203%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.94(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.74(-5%)
Public order
5.31(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.21(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£465
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £388K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £465 per square foot) in Mile Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,500 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mile Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£397,300£622
Semi-Detached44£356,000£450
Terraced18£337,500£465
Flats3£250,000£479

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mile Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,500£187,500£287,475£272,500
2017£324,170£200,250£292,500£288,250
2018£320,000£220,000£297,000£296,000
2019£322,500£222,500£299,500£283,000
2020£325,000£198,750£315,000£299,000
2021£345,000£305,000£332,000£320,000
2022£378,000£110,000£382,500£367,500
2023£395,000£230,000£357,500£330,000
2024£338,000£185,000£350,000£322,000
2025£390,000£246,250£355,000£343,750
2026£390,000£365,000£359,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mile Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442£363£343£397
2017£421£302£355£349
2018£384£409£359£379
2019£416£324£378£377
2020£390£355£393£391
2021£459£392£426£425
2022£502£238£447£458
2023£487£389£453£493
2024£493£358£410£425
2025£518£487£456£421
2026£734£353£415£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mile Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mile Oak in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.