Find postcode

Seaford West

Interactive map displaying Seaford West

Crime
LowHigh

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, about 71% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Seaford West is £432,500 (around £398 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,500 and £525,000. 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

Median price: £432,500
Price per sq ft: £398
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £525K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 (about £398 per square foot) in Seaford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£474,500£414
Semi-Detached14£410,250£387
Terraced3£356,000£380
Flats12£193,500£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seaford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359,500£152,500£327,500£299,950
2017£385,000£165,750£299,975£255,000
2018£385,000£168,500£270,000£282,000
2019£372,500£186,125£275,000£337,500
2020£382,500£150,500£335,000£293,250
2021£405,000£210,000£377,000£327,500
2022£560,000£207,500£369,950£450,000
2023£450,000£245,000£413,500£350,000
2024£435,000£185,000£365,000£471,500
2025£455,000£215,000£390,000£345,000
2026£475,000£160,000£410,250£363,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313£293£316£318
2017£339£277£341£341
2018£371£285£344£317
2019£364£244£399£377
2020£366£224£352£341
2021£401£340£406£349
2022£459£266£471£412
2023£470£403£450£365
2024£412£269£394£410
2025£414£347£387£411
2026£426£225£396£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Seaford West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewes district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,144
Band C£2,450
Band D£2,756
Band E£3,369
Band F£3,981
Band G£4,594
Band H£5,512

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Seaford West ward.

Local councillors

Christina Kathleen Bristow

Seaford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Lesley Boniface

Seaford West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats