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 £503K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £662K.

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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castle Hill

Castle Hill benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,229 sales

Average Price £503K
£2K — £9.32M
Detached £662K 1,838
Semi £387K 996
Terraced £309K 536
Flat £221K 587

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
1 Secondary
4 Other
Rotherfield Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Jarvis Brook Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School 1.9 miles Ashdown Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Five Ashes CofE Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Mayfield School 2.2 miles Mayfield Church of England Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Beacon Academy Secondary Outstanding 2.4 miles Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles St Marys Catholic Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Acre Wood Academy 2.9 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
6,089 Children (0-15) 17%
20,207 Working Age 57%
12,107 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Crowborough Train Station 1.6 miles
Eridge Train Station 3.8 miles
Buxted Train Station 4.8 miles
Wadhurst Train Station 5 miles
Frant Train Station 5.9 miles
Uckfield Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

High Cross 0.6 miles Rotherfield 0.6 miles Argos Hill 1.2 miles Jarvis Brook 1.4 miles Heathfield 1.4 miles Town Row 1.4 miles Poundfield 1.8 miles Wellbrook 1.8 miles Butcher's Cross 1.9 miles Five Ashes 1.9 miles Alderbrook 2 miles Blackness 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Wealden
County East Sussex
Ward Crowborough Central
Constituency Wealden
Parish Crowborough
Region South East

Streets in TN6 30 shown View all streets

A26 1 Adam Close 1 Alamein Close 1 Alderbrook Close 5 Alderbrook Path 1 Alderbrook Way 1 Aldervale Cottages 4 Alice Bright Lane 1 Allfreys Lane 1 Argos Hill 2 Argos Hill Road 1 Ashleigh Gardens 1 Ashley Road 1 Aviemore Road 1 Badgers Close 1 Bailey Place 2 Bainden Close 1 Barnfield 2 Batchelor Crescent 1 Beacon Close 1 Beacon Gardens 3 Beacon Road 30 Beacon Road West 1 Beaver Close 1 Beeches Farm Road 1 Beeches Road 4 Belvedere Gardens 2 Bethany Close 1 Bicycle Arms Road 2 Birches Close 1

Postcodes in TN6 50 shown View all postcodes

TN6 1AA TN6 1AF TN6 1AH TN6 1AL TN6 1AS TN6 1AT TN6 1AU TN6 1AX TN6 1AY TN6 1AZ TN6 1BB TN6 1BD TN6 1BE TN6 1BG TN6 1BH TN6 1BJ TN6 1BL TN6 1BN TN6 1BP TN6 1BS TN6 1BT TN6 1BU TN6 1BW TN6 1BX TN6 1BY TN6 1BZ TN6 1DA TN6 1DE TN6 1DF TN6 1DG TN6 1DH TN6 1DL TN6 1DP TN6 1DQ TN6 1DR TN6 1DS TN6 1DT TN6 1DU TN6 1DX TN6 1DY TN6 1DZ TN6 1EA TN6 1EB TN6 1ED TN6 1EE TN6 1EF TN6 1EG TN6 1EH TN6 1EJ TN6 1EL