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Wealden

England / South East / Wealden

About

Wealden is a district in East Sussex, South East England, covering a mix of rural and urban areas. It includes parts of the High Weald, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rolling hills, woodlands, and historic villages. The district stretches from the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells to the coastal town of Eastbourne, offering a blend of countryside and small market towns.

The area is home to towns like Hailsham, Crowborough, and Uckfield, which serve as local hubs with shops, schools, and transport links. Wealden has a strong agricultural heritage, with farmland and orchards still playing a role in the local economy. The district also features historic sites such as Herstmonceux Castle and the Long Man of Wilmington, a chalk hill figure.

Area overview

On average Wealden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wealden is £48,932 per year. There are 72 schools in Wealden: 53 primary (3 Outstanding and 45 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wealden Population
160,151
Population density
192.2 per km²

Demographics

British
146,968
91.77%
Other White
5,248
3.28%
Irish
1,092
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,060
0.66%
Other Asian
772
0.48%
Total population: 160,152

Housing

Owns outright
30,510
44.69%
Owns with a mortgage
22,033
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,658
11.22%
Social rents from council
2,887
4.23%
Other social rented
2,814
4.12%
Total households: 68,266

Property prices in Wealden

Based on 2,411 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Wealden area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £4,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached967£520,000
Flats210£190,000
Semi-Detached811£350,000
Terraced423£310,000

10 years price trend in Wealden

All wards in Wealden

Arlington

Buxted

Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron

Crowborough Central

Crowborough Jarvis Brook

Crowborough North

Crowborough South East

Crowborough South West

Crowborough St Johns

Danehill & Fletching

Forest Row

Framfield & Cross-in-Hand

Frant & Wadhurst

Hadlow Down & Rotherfield

Hailsham Central

Hailsham East

Hailsham North

Hailsham North West

Hailsham South

Hailsham West

Hartfield

Heathfield North

Heathfield South

Hellingly

Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels

Horam & Punnetts Town

Lower Willingdon

Maresfield

Mayfield & Five Ashes

Pevensey Bay

Polegate Central

Polegate North

Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill

South Downs

Stone Cross

Uckfield East

Uckfield New Town

Uckfield North

Uckfield Ridgewood & Little Horsted

Upper Willingdon

Withyham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.