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About Castle Hill
Castle Hill is located in East Sussex, within the TN6 postcode area of England. It is a residential area situated on elevated ground, offering views across the surrounding countryside. The hill itself is named for the historic castle ruins that stand at its summit, remnants of a medieval fortress once used for defensive purposes. The area is accessible by road and is part of the civil parish of Hailsham. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the needs of the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The landscape is characterised by open fields and scattered woodland, with footpaths providing access to the hilltop and nearby areas. Castle Hill is a quiet, established community with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Castle Hill
Families in Castle Hill have access to 18 local schools. Beacon Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Castle Hill
Homes sell for an average of £493K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £638K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castle Hill
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Castle Hill, with 22 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Castle Hill
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Castle Hill among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Castle Hill
There are 5 GP surgeries within three miles of Castle Hill, the nearest being Rotherfield Surgery (1.7 miles away).
Local Data for Castle Hill
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Property Prices 4,003 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the TN6 postcode area.
Household Income in Castle Hill ONS 2023
The average total household income in Castle Hill is approximately £64,662 a year before tax, 17% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £46,261. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £46,261.
Businesses in Castle Hill ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,270 active businesses based in Castle Hill, around 53 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Castle Hill IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Castle Hill experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Castle Hill 109 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Castle Hill is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Home Ownership in Castle Hill
Of the 9,994 households in and around Castle Hill, 79% are owned, 8% are socially rented and 12% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Castle Hill.