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About

Silverhill ward lies in the northern part of the town, characterised by residential streets and local shopping parades. The area is centred around the busy junction where London Road meets The Ridge, forming a key transit point. Housing here includes a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside more modern developments, providing homes for a range of residents. The ward functions as a practical neighbourhood hub for daily needs.

A notable local landmark is the former Silverhill Depot, a large brick building that has been repurposed for community and commercial use. The area includes several schools and is bordered by recreational spaces like the Hastings Cemetery and Alexandra Park. Public transport links along the main roads connect the ward to the town centre and beyond, supporting its role as a residential district.

Area overview

On average Silverhill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Silverhill is £50,167 per year. There are 1 schools in Silverhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Silverhill is home to around 5,781 people, with a population density of about 4,109.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Silverhill Population
5,781
Population density
4,109 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.64(+187%)
Shoplifting
43.42(+441%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.56(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.7(+268%)
Public order
18.68(+206%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,085
87.99%
Other White
197
3.41%
Other
71
1.23%
Other Asian
57
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
55
0.95%
Total population: 5,779

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,219
25.67%
No qualifications
980
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
890
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
734
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
558
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 4,749

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
938
38.13%
Owns with a mortgage
723
29.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
20.08%
Other social rented
213
8.66%
Other forms of private rent
52
2.11%
Total households: 2,460

Property prices in Silverhill

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Silverhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Silverhill 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 Silverhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£435,000
Flats12£184,500
Semi-Detached28£330,000
Terraced16£297,500

10 years median price trend in Silverhill

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

Data Sources

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