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

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

Local Government

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