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Ditchling & Westmeston

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About

Ditchling & Westmeston ward is a largely rural area on the northern slopes of the South Downs. The landscape is dominated by chalk grassland, farmland, and scattered woodland. The settlement pattern consists of the historic village of Ditchling, the smaller parish of Westmeston, and outlying farms and hamlets. The area is defined by its proximity to the Downs, with the escarpment providing a clear southern boundary and influencing local land use.

The ward's character is shaped by its conservation status, with the entire area lying within the South Downs National Park. Ditchling High Street retains a traditional linear form with many listed buildings. A notable local landmark is the Beacon, a prominent hilltop with an ancient dew pond and extensive views across the Weald. The local economy includes agriculture, small independent businesses, and commuting links to larger towns like Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath.

Area overview

On average Ditchling & Westmeston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ditchling & Westmeston is £68,897 per year. There are 1 schools in Ditchling & Westmeston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ditchling & Westmeston is home to around 2,554 people, with a population density of about 106.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ditchling & Westmeston Population
2,554
Population density
106.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.14(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.79(-69%)
Burglary
3.92(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-51%)
Public order
2.35(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,286
89.51%
Other White
96
3.76%
Irish
60
2.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.7%
Total population: 2,554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,038
46.8%
No qualifications
320
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
277
12.49%
Level 3 (A level)
264
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
161
7.26%
Total 16+ residents: 2,218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
611
57.97%
Owns with a mortgage
264
25.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
94
8.92%
Social rents from council
51
4.84%
Other forms of private rent
16
1.52%
Total households: 1,054

Property prices in Ditchling & Westmeston

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Ditchling & Westmeston area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ditchling & Westmeston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ditchling & Westmeston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£1,125,000
Flats20£487,500
Semi-Detached4£557,500
Terraced2£401,250

10 years median price trend in Ditchling & Westmeston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ditchling & Westmeston.

All postcodes in Ditchling & Westmeston

BN68WA

Charlton Gardens

BN68XD

Upper Beacon Road

BN68TD

North End

BN68FN

Hideaway Place

BN68RJ

The Street

BN68TP

Ditchling Common

BN68TL

Common Lane

BN68SP

Lodge Hill Lane

BN68SH

Hundred Acre Lane

BN68SU

The Dymocks

BN68TH

Orchard Lane

RH150GT

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN68UQ

South Street

RH150SG

St Georges Park

BN68SX

East End Lane

BN68TR

The Drove

RH150UT

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN19QD

Ditchling Road

BN68TG

North End

BN68XH

Spatham Lane

BN68TQ

Southview

BN68XJ

Spatham Lane

BN68UE

Barnfield Gardens

BN68UH

Mulberry Lane

BN68SG

Ditchling Common

BN68UZ

Beacon Road

BN68SY

High Street

BN68UA

Fieldway

RH150GQ

St Georges Park

BN68UY

Clayton Road

RH150SA

Ditchling Common

RH150SY

St Georges Park

BN68RL

Lewes Road

BN68XL

Spatham Lane

BN68TY

Lewes Road

RH150GR

St Georges Park

BN68SR

Lodge Hill Lane

BN68UL

Beacon Road

RH150SH

Ditchling Common

BN68XG

Underhill Lane

BN68SJ

The Potteries

BN68TN

Common Lane

BN68TS

West Street

BN68UN

Farm Lane

BN68ST

East Gardens

BN68SE

Folders Lane East

BN68UU

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN68XE

Underhill Lane

RH150SZ

Ditchling Common

RH150FH

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH150US

Hundred Acre Lane

BN68UB

Nye Lane

RH150GP

St Georges Park

BN68RU

Streat Lane

BN68SS

Boddingtons Lane

RH150GU

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN68SF

Ditchling Common

BN68UD

Shirleys

BN68RH

Lewes Road

BN68TA

High Street

BN68UX

Long Park Corner

BN68XN

Ditchling Common

BN68TF

North End

BN68XB

Beacon Road

BN68GT

Dumbrells Court Road

RH150SP

Janes Lane

BN68SQ

Folders Lane East

BN68UT

Nevill Cottages

BN68UG

Brangwyns Acre

BN68TB

Church Lane

BN68TE

North End

BN68TZ

Lewes Road

BN68UP

East End Lane

RH150FU

St Georges Park

RH150SW

St Georges Park

RH150SN

St Georges Park

BN68TT

Lewes Road

BN68UJ

The Twitten

BN68UR

East End Lane

BN68TU

Lewes Road

BN68TJ

Common Lane

BN68TW

Common Lane

BN68FB

Emett Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.