Property market | £374,827 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Gatwick (19.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 45.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.0% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 143 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 494 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wealden level) | |
Community | Median age is 49.0 | Happiness is Below Average for East Sussex, Average for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wealden) | |
Commute (approx) | - Charing Cross (51 mins) - East Croydon (51 mins) - Cannon Street (60 mins) - London Bridge (76 mins) - Victoria (82 mins) | |
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£374,827 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Gatwick (19.6 miles) | |
45.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 49.0 | Happiness is Below Average for East Sussex, Average for UK | |
Ranked 143 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 494 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Wealden level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wealden) | |
- Charing Cross (51 mins) - East Croydon (51 mins) - Cannon Street (60 mins) - London Bridge (76 mins) - Victoria (82 mins) | |
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High Cross has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in High Cross has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £619,159, which is down -2.6% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £374,827 (down -2.7% on last year) , a terraced house £312,855 (down -4.1% on last year) and a flat £196,124. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £879 per month. Property prices in High Cross are similar to the average property prices across East Sussex and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in High Cross, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the East Sussex region.
Property data is based on Wealden level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of High Cross, or click here to browse the longer list of High Cross property transactions from 2023.
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High Cross has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Mayfield School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Rotherfield Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/3/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Crowborough | |
Five Ashes CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/24/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Mayfield | |
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/17/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Crowborough | |
Mayfield School Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Girls | Mayfield | |||
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Mayfield |
School | Type |
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Rotherfield Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/3/2012) |
Five Ashes CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/24/2012) |
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/17/2019) |
Mayfield School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school |
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
Station | Distance from High Cross | Commute options |
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Crowborough A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- East Croydon (53 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (76 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 112 mins - London Overground - £509 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Eridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- East Croydon (47 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (70 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 89 mins - Thameslink - £477 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 106 mins - London Overground - £477 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 122 mins - Southern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Wadhurst A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- London Bridge (63 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (74 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 86 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Southern) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Thameslink) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 171 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details |
Buxted A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +26% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- East Croydon (59 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (82 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 88 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Southern) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 118 mins - London Overground - £509 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 134 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Frant A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- London Bridge (59 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (69 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 83 mins - Thameslink - £477 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Thameslink - £477 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Southern) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 154 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Tunbridge Wells A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- London Bridge (52 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (63 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 65 mins - Southeastern - £477 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Thameslink - £477 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 76 mins - Thameslink - £477 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Southern) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Thameslink) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Wealden) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Wealden residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.0% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.7% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.4% | 9.3% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.4% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Wealden consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.3% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 16.2% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 15.4% | 143 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.8% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.8% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.4% | |
Routine occupations | 7.8% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.5% | 494 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in East Sussex is average (49mbps). High Cross is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 45.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Wealden level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 45.3 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 92.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.8% |
Crime stats were found at the Wealden level:
Type | Wealden | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 38 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 4 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 16 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of High Cross.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Kent S London and E Sussex | River Medway | River Medway from Forest Row to Penshurst, including Ashurst |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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High Cross, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £539,994 Detached: £840,697 | 97 | Primary: 26Secondary: 8 | 17.9% residents in higher managerial positions 6.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Seaford, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Newhaven, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Lewes, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Wilmington, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Hartfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Crowborough, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Forest Row, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Polegate, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 15.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Alfriston, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Robertsbridge, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Rye, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 9.3% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Ticehurst, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Eastbourne, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £391,881 Detached: £573,146 | 90 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 | 10.1% residents in higher managerial positions 8.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Hastings, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,914 Detached: £516,495 | 105 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 | 9.3% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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High Cross, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £539,994 Detached: £840,697 | 97 | Primary: 26Secondary: 8 |
Seaford, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Newhaven, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Lewes, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £449,209 Detached: £657,219 | 55 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
Wilmington, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: |
Hartfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: Secondary: |
Crowborough, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Forest Row, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 3 |
Polegate, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Alfriston, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £374,827 Detached: £619,159 | 38 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Robertsbridge, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Rye, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Ticehurst, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
Eastbourne, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £391,881 Detached: £573,146 | 90 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 |
Hastings, East Sussex Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £355,914 Detached: £516,495 | 105 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 |
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