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.
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).
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