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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 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Silverhill is £335,000 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £400,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
187
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
99.81(+215%)
Shoplifting
57.43(+620%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.02(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.97(+241%)
Public order
21.45(+253%)
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

Median price: £335,000
Price per sq ft: £305
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £400K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Silverhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £1,075,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Silverhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£422,500£312
Semi-Detached28£337,500£328
Terraced16£267,500£275
Flats4£172,500£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Silverhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silverhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,250£127,475£275,000£212,000
2017£305,000£135,000£244,975£212,500
2018£322,500£142,000£272,500£210,000
2019£315,000£148,875£265,000£230,000
2020£335,000£151,000£300,000£220,000
2021£353,500£170,000£335,000£246,000
2022£447,500£190,000£350,000£276,000
2023£420,000£168,750£323,500£278,500
2024£350,000£230,000£332,000£275,000
2025£410,000£180,000£335,000£295,000
2026£410,000£175,000£335,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Silverhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silverhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£180£248£210
2017£277£215£264£214
2018£275£218£258£244
2019£262£223£269£221
2020£232£234£288£247
2021£323£255£305£262
2022£353£273£335£287
2023£352£254£336£301
2024£326£267£332£293
2025£287£261£330£278
2026£304£214£308£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Silverhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Silverhill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hastings district.

Band A£1,784
Band B£2,082
Band C£2,379
Band D£2,677
Band E£3,271
Band F£3,866
Band G£4,461
Band H£5,353

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Silverhill ward.

Local councillors

Dulcie Reynolds

Silverhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party