House prices in East Sussex
The average house price in East Sussex over the last three years is £414,059, with a median sold price of £335,000 — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm.
HM Land Registry sold-price data · updated August 2026
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Sold prices in East Sussex
Based on 25,646 sales recorded in the last three years (HM Land Registry).
The average house price in East Sussex over the last three years is £414,059, with a median sold price of £335,000 — above the ~£290,000 England & Wales norm. The mean sits notably higher than the median here, which usually means a tail of larger or higher-value sales pulling the average up. That's drawn from 25,646 recorded sales — a liquid, actively-traded local market.
East Sussex price trend
Quarterly median sold price (smoothed), against South East and England & Wales. Hover for the value at any quarter.
Over five years, prices in East Sussex have been broadly flat (+1.5%). Across a full decade they are +35.8%. The last twelve months alone: -2.8%. Prices in East Sussex still sit about 5.6% below their 2023 peak on our smoothed index — worth knowing when a seller's asking price was set with the top of the market in mind.
How East Sussex growth compares
Sold prices rebased to 100 at 2015 — so you can compare the pace of change in East Sussex directly against South East and England & Wales, regardless of price level.
Indexed to 100 in 2015. A line at +20% means prices are 20% above their 2015 level.
What it costs to buy in East Sussex
From entry-level to premium — where sold prices actually land, not just the headline median.
Homes in East Sussex span an unusually wide range: the cheapest tenth of sales went for under £165,000, while the top tenth fetched over £675,000. Half of all sales fell between £245,000 and £460,641 — the practical "middle of the market" a typical buyer competes in.
Plan a budget for East Sussex
Slide across what homes in East Sussex actually sell for and see the deposit, stamp duty, monthly repayments and income a purchase would take.
Upfront cash ≈ £40,250 (deposit + stamp duty), before legal and survey fees. Illustration only, not financial advice — English SDLT main-residence rates for 2026/27; second homes pay a surcharge, and your mortgage rate and multiple will vary.
How East Sussex compares
Average sold price here against its wider area and England (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
At £414,059, homes in East Sussex sell for 42% above the England average. Prices here have moved slower than England as a whole over the past year (-2.8% vs +3.9%).
Prices by property type
Median sold price and share of the market, by type, across East Sussex.
The most-traded type in East Sussex is detached (7,412 sales, median £488,250), which tends to set the tone of the area. Flats (£190,000) and houses (~£388,822) trade well apart, so the headline figure moves a lot with the mix of what's for sale.
The East Sussex market: activity & mix
How busy the market is, and what kind of homes actually change hands.
* 2026 is a part year — Land Registry sales are recorded a few weeks after completion.
Around 8,089 homes changed hands in East Sussex in 2025 — quieter than the area's average of roughly 9,660 sales a year over the past decade. The busiest recent year was 2021 (13,197 sales). A quieter market cuts competition: well-priced homes still sell, but buyers have more room to negotiate and less pressure to rush. 24% of recent sales in East Sussex were leasehold — mostly freehold, with some leasehold flats. New-build made up 5% of sales, a modest amount of new supply.
Where East Sussex is
The county outlined on the map — pan and zoom, then search any address inside it for a full report.
Boundary © Office for National Statistics (Open Geography Portal), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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What a full report reveals about a East Sussex home
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What's in a Housometer report
Every section, for any specific home in East Sussex.
An evidence-based estimate with a confidence range, every sale since 1995, and the nearest comparables.
EPC rating, floor area, heating type and what the home costs to run.
The exact band for this property and what it costs you each year.
River, sea and surface-water flood risk, with the nearest watercourse.
Subsidence and ground stability, radon potential and coal-mining legacy.
Recent crime in the immediate area, by type and trend, plus road safety.
Road, rail and aircraft noise plus NO₂ and particulate air pollution.
Nearest primaries and secondaries with Ofsted ratings and performance.
Nearest stations, walk times and travel time to your workplace.
Walking distance to shops, GP, gyms, parks and everyday essentials.
Full-fibre and gigabit availability, top speeds and mobile coverage.
Applications at the property and next door, designations, tenure and ownership.
Historic OS maps, the likely build era and a dated timeline of the home’s past.
Local earnings, deprivation, household make-up and who lives nearby.
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East Sussex house prices — FAQs
Over the last three years the median sold price in East Sussex was £335,000, with a mean of £414,059, based on 25,646 HM Land Registry sales.
At a £335,000 median, East Sussex is more expensive than the ~£290,000 England & Wales average.
On our smoothed index, East Sussex prices have moved -2.8% over the past year. Local trends are noisy, so this is a guide to direction rather than a precise figure.
Of the common types, flat / maisonette have the lowest median at £190,000 (5,827 sales).
Entry-level homes (the cheapest 10% of sales) went for under £165,000, and most buyers competed in the £245,000–£460,641 band. The top 10% of sales exceeded £675,000.
Prices in East Sussex are +1.5% over the last five years, and +35.8% over ten, on our smoothed index of Land Registry sales.
On the £335,000 median-priced East Sussex home, a home-mover pays about £6,750 in Stamp Duty Land Tax at 2026/27 rates, and a first-time buyer about £1,750 with first-time-buyer relief. Second homes pay a surcharge on top.
A 10% deposit on the median £335,000 East Sussex home is £33,500 (5% would be £16,750). Borrowing the remaining £301,500 implies a household income of roughly £67,000 at a typical 4.5× lending multiple.
Roughly 8,089 sales a year have been recorded in East Sussex recently (HM Land Registry). That’s a liquid market — homes come up regularly, and pricing is well-evidenced.
24% of recent sales in East Sussex were leasehold and the rest freehold. Leasehold usually means flats — always check the remaining lease length and any service charge or ground rent before offering.
Area figures set the scene, but every home differs. A Housometer report scores an individual East Sussex address across value, energy, flood & ground risk, crime, schools, transport, noise, air and more — search any address to see it.
Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; £/m² combines PPD with MHCLG EPC floor areas. Full Housometer reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more. Area figures summarise the market and are not a valuation of any individual home.