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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 moderate 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
3/10
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
13.2(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.93(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-55%)
Other theft
2.46(-56%)
Public order
2.01(-67%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Seaford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £810,000.

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
Detached46£450,000
Flats17£210,000
Semi-Detached7£370,000
Terraced7£358,000

10 years median price trend in Seaford West

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

Data Sources

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