5,611 people · median £285,000 · Rother
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Old Town is a neighbourhood in East Sussex with a population of 5,611. The median house price is £285,000, with 180 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have risen by 12.8% over five years.
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Detached properties sell at a median of £405,000, semis at £289,000, terraces at £270,000 and flats at £185,000. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Old Town. The area has 69.3% owner-occupied homes, with a median age of 50.2. Residents are predominantly white at 93.9%, with smaller Asian (2.5%), mixed (1.9%) and black (1.0%) communities. Around 26.6% of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or above, whilst 19.1% have no qualifications. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.8% superfast and 82.6% gigabit coverage. The area contains 2 conservation areas including Bexhill Old Town, with 28 listed buildings and an article 4 direction. Council tax band D is £2,593.82 for 2026/27.
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