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Seaford West

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About

Seaford West ward encompasses the western residential neighbourhoods of the coastal town of Seaford. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shopping parades, and several schools serving the community. Its boundaries extend inland from the English Channel coastline, which here features the long, straight shingle beach of Seaford Bay, backed by a substantial concrete sea wall. The land rises gently from the shore towards the South Downs National Park, which forms the ward's northern limit.

The landscape is defined by the grassy slopes of Seaford Head, a prominent chalk headland marking the eastern edge of the bay. This open space, with its cliff-top walking paths and golf course, provides a clear physical divide from the central part of town. Inland, the quiet, suburban streets are organised around key routes like Sutton Park Road, leading towards the larger green expanse of the Cuckmere River valley. The ward's western edge is largely agricultural, transitioning into the wider Lewes district countryside.

Area overview

On average Seaford West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaford West is £52,731 per year. Seaford West is home to around 4,471 people, with a population density of about 896.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaford West Population
4,471
Population density
896.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.99(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.93(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.68(-58%)
Other theft
1.57(-72%)
Public order
1.57(-74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,166
93.16%
Other White
111
2.48%
Irish
37
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.56%
Total population: 4,472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,236
31.04%
No qualifications
709
17.81%
Level 3 (A level)
644
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
544
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 3,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,277
61.42%
Owns with a mortgage
542
26.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
184
8.85%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.64%
Social rents from council
28
1.35%
Total households: 2,079

Property prices in Seaford West

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £423,000 in Seaford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seaford West 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 Seaford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached10£380,000
Terraced6£351,500
Flats12£193,500
Detached51£483,000

10 years median price trend in Seaford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaford West.

All postcodes in Seaford West

BN252UZ

Katherine Way

BN252NT

Jevington Drive

BN252JA

Firle Road

BN252SL

Norman Close

BN252ST

Hurdis Road

BN252NS

Friston Close

BN252XJ

Crown Hill

BN252RX

St Margarets Rise

BN252RY

St Margarets Rise

BN252XF

Katherine Way

BN252NW

Bishops Close

BN252TQ

Hurdis Road

BN252UG

Seaford West

BN252QP

Marine Parade

BN252TN

Holmes Close

BN252PN

Marine Parade

BN252UL

Churchill Road

BN252RL

Hawth Hill

BN252NU

Berwick Close

BN252NJ

Surrey Road

BN252TS

Princess Drive

BN252RJ

Hawth Park Road

BN252NZ

Surrey Road

BN252UD

Manor Farm Buildings

BN252PT

Connaught Road

BN252RN

Hawth Rise

BN252JZ

Beacon Close

BN252FA

Seaford West

BN252RU

Marine Drive

BN252TJ

Troon Close

BN252FE

Claremont Road

BN252XD

Eleanor Close

BN252PR

Edinburgh Road

BN252PJ

Beach Close

BN252TH

Hurdis Road

BN252RD

Hawth Hill

BN252SZ

Freeland Close

BN252XG

Clementine Avenue

BN252QX

Marine Parade

BN252XH

Flint Close

BN252QE

Queens Park Gardens

BN252PX

Connaught Road

BN252SY

Antony Close

BN252QS

Tide Mills Way

BN252LU

Tudor Close

BN252SF

St Andrews Drive

BN252SP

Hurdis Road

BN252UH

New Cottages

BN252PU

Connaught Road

BN252XL

Duchess Drive

BN252XE

Isabel Close

BN252NN

Surrey Road

BN252ND

Claremont Road

BN252NA

Beacon Road

BN252EE

Belgrave Road

BN252QN

Buckle Rise

BN252UF

Bishopstone Road

BN252QH

Buckle Drive

BN252RF

Hawth Park Road

BN252NP

Surrey Road

BN252QR

Marine Parade

BN252NB

Beacon Road

BN252XQ

Chartwell Close

BN252TU

Dukes Close

BN252PA

Surrey Road

BN252PS

Connaught Road

BN252QD

Claremont Road

BN252LR

Carlton Road

BN252PG

Park Road

BN252SU

Windsor Close

BN252UJ

Caroline Close

BN252QW

Marine Parade

BN252TR

Charles Close

BN252TB

St Andrews Drive

BN252NQ

Surrey Road

BN252NE

Kingsway

BN252NL

Surrey Close

BN252SQ

Elizabeth Close

BN252XP

The Lords

BN252RE

Hawth Park Road

BN252SE

Harbour View Close

BN252UE

Bishopstone Road

BN252NF

Surrey Road

BN252SR

Viking Close

BN252LS

Carlton Road

BN252TW

Seagrave Close

BN252QL

Buckle Close

BN252TD

Rookery Way

BN252SH

Rochford Way

BN252PF

Claremont Road

BN252PZ

Marine Parade

BN252NR

Surrey Road

BN252LA

Westdown Road

BN252TX

Earls Close

BN252SJ

Hurdis Road

BN252QB

Albany Road

BN252RS

Marine Drive

BN252RQ

Hawth Park Road

BN252PE

Claremont Road

BN252TP

Rosemount Close

Data Sources

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