Hampstead Light is a handmade brick with a more pronounced texture, created using a slightly coarser sand and carefully controlled moisture levels during manufacture.
*Example image above demonstrates a Hampstead Light blend.
The result is a brick that sits between the softer character of our Hastings range and the stronger texture of our Elizabethan range. Traditional firing methods create natural tonal variation, ensuring every batch retains the individuality expected from genuine handmade bricks.
Hampstead Light provides a versatile option for restoration projects, heritage-inspired developments, and premium new-build homes.
Images are for guidance only. Natural variation will occur.
Product Specification
Pack quantities may vary for bespoke sizes.
All packs are shrink wrapped and supplied on non returnable wooden pallets.
Manufactured in accordance with BS EN 772-1: 2011.
| Brick Type | Hampstead Light |
| Dimensional Tolerance | T1 |
| Dimensional Range | R1 |
| Durability against Freeze/thaw | F2 |
| Active Soluble Salt Content | S2 |
| Typical Compressive Strength | 20n/mm² |
| Typical Water Absorption | 21% |
| Dimensions | Bricks Per Pack | Average Pack Weight |
| 215 x 102.5 x 65 mm | 516 | 1100kg |
| 225 x 107.5 x 67 mm | 516 | 1300kg |
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If you are unsure which bricks to choose, we’re here to help. Our team can guide you through the options to ensure you receive samples that are relevant, practical, and suited to your build. Please contact us to discuss further.
CASE STUDIES
Brick Projects
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Trinity College, Cambridge
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King Edward VII Estate, West Sussex
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Brick Wall
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Hampstead Light brick different from other ranges?
Hampstead Light uses a slightly coarser sand to create a heavier texture while maintaining the authentic appearance of a handmade brick.
How does the texture of Hampstead Light compare to other Sussex Handmade Brick ranges?
Hampstead Light sits between the finer texture of the Hastings range and the stronger texture of the Elizabethan range.
Are Hampstead Light bricks suitable for new-build projects?
Yes. Hampstead Light is suitable for both restoration work and high-quality new developments.
Is colour variation normal with the Hampstead Light brick?
Yes. Natural colour variation is created during firing and is one of the characteristics that gives handmade bricks their authentic appearance.