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Alfriston, East Sussex

South East England · Population 861 · 1.4 sq miles

Avg House Price
£518,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
48 Mbps
Nearest GP
4.8 miles

Alfriston is one of the finest villages in the South East — a beautifully preserved medieval village in the Cuckmere Valley in East Sussex, set within the South Downs National Park. The South Downs Way long-distance path passes through, and the Cuckmere river crossing here has been used since Saxon times.


St Andrew's Church — the 'Cathedral of the South Downs' — is a magnificent 14th-century flint church of extraordinary proportions for a village of this size. The adjacent Alfriston Clergy House, a thatched Wealden hall house dating from around 1350, was the National Trust's very first acquisition — purchased for just £10 in 1896. The Star Inn (1345), the village green and the Cuckmere water meadows complete a picture of almost perfect Sussex character.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£518,000
All property types
Detached
£748,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£462,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£375,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£258,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+2.8%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
1
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
10
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
6
Violence & sexual
4
Burglary
1
Vehicle crime
2
Shoplifting
1
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
48 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
80%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
28%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
14%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Seaford Health Centre
4.8 miles away
NHS Trust
Sussex Community NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Eastbourne District General
8.4 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
72%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Berwick Railway Station
2.8 miles
To London
1h 10m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A27
4.8 miles
Nearest Airport
Gatwick Airport
32 miles
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Alfriston at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
9.0
Excellent
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
5.0
Average
Nightlife
3.0
Poor
Value for Money
5.0
Average
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Alfriston Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    St Andrew's Church
    The 'Cathedral of the South Downs' — a magnificent 14th-century flint church of extraordinary proportions. Set on a raised mound above the Tye water meadow.
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    Alfriston Clergy House (NT)
    The National Trust's very first property — a beautifully restored thatched Wealden hall house built around 1350, purchased for £10 in 1896.
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    South Downs Way
    The 100-mile South Downs Way national trail passes through Alfriston — chalk ridges, open downland and dramatic views towards the sea.
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    Cuckmere Valley & Seven Sisters
    The Cuckmere River's extraordinary oxbow meanders below the South Downs lead to the dramatic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs — one of the most beautiful coastlines in England.
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    The Star Inn
    A remarkable medieval inn dating from 1345 — the figurehead from a Dutch warship guards the door. One of the oldest continuously licensed pubs in England.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Seaford
4.8 miles south-west
Eastbourne
8.4 miles east
Lewes
10.4 miles west
Hailsham
6.8 miles north
Polegate
4.4 miles east
Berwick
2.8 miles north
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
6°C
Feb
6°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
15°C
Jun
18°C
Jul
20°C
Aug
20°C
Sep
17°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
8°C
Dec
6°C
Annual Rainfall
780mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1840 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 21°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 2°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfriston a nice place to live?
Alfriston is a settlement in East Sussex. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £518,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Alfriston?
The average house price in Alfriston is £518,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Alfriston safe to live in?
Alfriston's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Alfriston?
100% of schools in Alfriston are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Alfriston?
Average broadband download speeds in Alfriston are 48 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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