Area guide · Wealden

Living in Wadhurst

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

At a glance

Wadhurst is a village in Wealden, South East with a population of 3,408. The average house price is £562,722 and the overall crime rate is 41.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wadhurst ranks

Population

3,408

Avg House Price

£562,722

Crime Rate

41.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

343 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,792.5

Median Age

47.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Wadhurst's detached homes (£933,590) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£288,700).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wadhurst prices have risen 16% over the last 9 years (£486,365 → £562,722).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£933,590	£795,000	33
Semi-Detached	£486,100	£462,500	25
Terraced	£373,062	£375,000	24
Flat	£288,700	£314,750	10

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wadhurst is 41.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Uplands Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Wadhurst averages 343 Mbps — 243% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wadhurst homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,281

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,408
Median Age	47.4
Median Household Income	£32,792.5
Employment Rate	56.3%
Owner Occupied	71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Wadhurst?

The average house price in Wadhurst is £562,722 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Wadhurst?

The most affordable entry point in Wadhurst is a flat, with an average price of £288,700.

Is Wadhurst a safe place to live?

Wadhurst has a recorded crime rate of 41.1 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 Wadhurst?

Wadhurst has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wadhurst?

Average broadband download speeds in Wadhurst are around 343 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.7% of premises.

How big is Wadhurst?

Wadhurst is a settlement in Wealden with a population of approximately 3,408.

Most compared with

How does Wadhurst stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Wadhurst

House price: £490,365 · £562,722
Crime rate: 58.8 · 41.1
Distance: 12.3 mi

Coxheath

Wadhurst

House price: £375,973 · £562,722
Crime rate: 0.2 · 41.1
Distance: 13.7 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Wadhurst

House price: £416,230 · £562,722
Crime rate: N/A · 41.1
Distance: 9.1 mi

Crowborough

Wadhurst

House price: £494,422 · £562,722
Crime rate: 41.2 · 41.1
Distance: 7.2 mi

Edenbridge

Wadhurst

House price: £616,376 · £562,722
Crime rate: 53 · 41.1
Distance: 14.8 mi

Forest Row

Wadhurst

House price: £526,850 · £562,722
Crime rate: 40.7 · 41.1
Distance: 12.9 mi

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