Area guide · Wealden

Living in Heathfield (Wealden)

A snapshot of life in Heathfield (Wealden), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Heathfield (Wealden) is a village in Wealden, South East with a population of 7,663. The average house price is £427,048 and the overall crime rate is 41.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Heathfield (Wealden) ranks

Population

7,663

Avg House Price

£427,048

Crime Rate

41.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

316 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,597

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Heathfield (wealden)'s detached homes (£611,461) command roughly 3.8× the price of a flat (£162,524).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Heathfield (wealden) prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£321,629 → £427,048).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£611,461	£495,000	113
Semi-Detached	£372,416	£350,000	83
Terraced	£277,578	£271,750	48
Flat	£162,524	£160,000	49

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Heathfield (Wealden) is 41.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Heathfield (wealden): violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Parkside Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Heathfield (wealden) averages 316 Mbps — 216% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Heathfield (wealden) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	57.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,316

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,663
Median Age	50.9
Median Household Income	£30,597
Employment Rate	51.8%
Owner Occupied	74.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Heathfield (wealden)?

The average house price in Heathfield (wealden) is £427,048 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Heathfield (wealden)?

The most affordable entry point in Heathfield (wealden) is a flat, with an average price of £162,524.

Is Heathfield (wealden) a safe place to live?

Heathfield (wealden) has a recorded crime rate of 41.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Heathfield (wealden)?

Heathfield (wealden) has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Heathfield (wealden)?

Average broadband download speeds in Heathfield (wealden) are around 316 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Heathfield (wealden)?

Heathfield (wealden) is a settlement in Wealden with a population of approximately 7,663.

Most compared with

How does Heathfield (Wealden) stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £490,365 · £427,048
Crime rate: 58.8 · 41.5
Distance: 10.8 mi

Bexhill-on-Sea

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £331,834 · £427,048
Crime rate: 58.8 · 41.5
Distance: 12.7 mi

Crowborough

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £494,422 · £427,048
Crime rate: 41.2 · 41.5
Distance: 7.0 mi

Crumbles

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £336,740 · £427,048
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Eastbourne

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £336,740 · £427,048
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.5
Distance: 13.2 mi

Forest Row

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £526,850 · £427,048
Crime rate: 40.7 · 41.5
Distance: 12.7 mi

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