Property market | £362,643 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Gatwick (31.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 43.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 95.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.4% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 229 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 344 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Bexhill and Battle level) | |
Community | Median age is 53.1 | Population of 616 | Happiness is Above Average for East Sussex, High for UK | |
Crime | 2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rother) | |
Commute (approx) | - London Bridge (68 mins) - Charing Cross (79 mins) - Cannon Street (87 mins) | |
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£362,643 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Gatwick (31.3 miles) | |
43.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 53.1 | 616 | Happiness is Above Average for East Sussex, High for UK | |
Ranked 229 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 344 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Bexhill and Battle level) | |
2.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rother) | |
- London Bridge (68 mins) - Charing Cross (79 mins) - Cannon Street (87 mins) | |
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Mountfield has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Mountfield 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 £575,958, which is down -5.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £362,643 (down -4.8% on last year) , a terraced house £295,701 (down -6.2% on last year) and a flat £191,674. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £778 per month. Property prices in Mountfield 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 Mountfield, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the East Sussex region.
Property data is based on Rother 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 Mountfield, or click here to browse the longer list of Mountfield property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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KINGSWOOD COTTAGE, Vinehall Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex , TN32 5JN | Detached - Sold for £530,000 on 07/07/2023 |
ROSE COTTAGE, , Robertsbridge, East Sussex , TN32 5JU | Semi-Detached - Sold for £450,000 on 03/07/2023 |
2, Railway Cottages, Robertsbridge, East Sussex , TN32 5LS | Semi-Detached - Sold for £392,500 on 05/30/2023 |
CROSSING FARM, Eatenden Lane, Robertsbridge, East Sussex , TN32 5LR | Semi-Detached - Sold for £365,000 on 09/08/2023 |
Mountfield has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Darvell School (Independent school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Darvell, Robertsbridge. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Netherfield CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Salehurst Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Robertsbridge Community College | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | No |
Vinehall School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Darvell School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Mountfield Heath School | Primary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Netherfield CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/27/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Battle | |
Salehurst Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/1/2022) | 60 submissions 85.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Robertsbridge |
Robertsbridge Community College Save school | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/25/2013) | 250 submissions 70.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Robertsbridge |
Darvell School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (17/05/2018) | 38 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Robertsbridge |
Mountfield Heath School Save school | Primary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/12/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Robertsbridge | |
Vinehall School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Robertsbridge |
School | Type |
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Netherfield CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (2/27/2019) |
Salehurst Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/1/2022) 60 submissions 85.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Robertsbridge Community College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (4/25/2013) 250 submissions 70.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Darvell School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (17/05/2018) 38 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Mountfield Heath School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/12/2019) |
Vinehall School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
Station | Distance from Mountfield | Commute options |
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Robertsbridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- London Bridge (77 mins - Southeastern - £504 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (87 mins - Southeastern - £504 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Southeastern - £504 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 97 mins - Thameslink - £504 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Thameslink - £504 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Southern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Southern - £504 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 168 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Battle A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- London Bridge (83 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (94 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Southern) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Thameslink - £520 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Thameslink - £520 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Southern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Etchingham A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London Bridge (74 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Charing Cross (85 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 89 mins - Southeastern - £509 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 99 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Thameslink - £509 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Southern) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 169 mins - Southern - £509 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 170 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Crowhurst A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- London Bridge (89 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Southern) View details - Charing Cross (100 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Southeastern - £520 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink - £520 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Thameslink - £520 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Southern - £520 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Rother) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Rother residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 95.6% | 81.7% |
Mixed | 1.8% | 2.9% |
Asian | 1.5% | 9.3% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Bexhill and Battle 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 | 12.9% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 16.5% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 12.7% | 229 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 22.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.6% | |
Routine occupations | 8.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.0% | 344 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in East Sussex is average (49mbps). Mountfield is slower than this, with average download speeds of 43.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Bexhill and Battle level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 43.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 93.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Rother level:
Type | Rother | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 57 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 2 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 7 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 23 | 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 Mountfield.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Mountfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 7.0% 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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Mountfield, East Sussex Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £362,643 Detached: £575,958 | 57 | 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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