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Lower Willingdon

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About

Lower Willingdon ward is a residential area on the western edge of Eastbourne, within the Wealden district. It is characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes built primarily in the 20th century. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Willingdon Trees and is bordered by the A22 to the west. Local amenities are centred along Willingdon Road, providing shops and services for the community.

The area is situated on the southern slopes of the South Downs, offering elevated views towards the English Channel. A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Mary the Virgin, which dates to the 12th century. The surrounding landscape includes areas of downland, with footpaths providing access to the wider countryside. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the adjacent urban area of Eastbourne.

Area overview

On average Lower Willingdon has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Willingdon is £50,626 per year. There are 2 schools in Lower Willingdon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lower Willingdon is home to around 3,314 people, with a population density of about 380.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lower Willingdon Population
3,314
Population density
380.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.72(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.11(+56%)
Shoplifting
9.35(+17%)
Public order
7.85(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,137
94.66%
Other White
69
2.08%
Irish
20
0.6%
Indian
17
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.48%
Total population: 3,314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
821
28.36%
Level 3 (A level)
515
17.79%
No qualifications
475
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
458
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
11.23%
Total 16+ residents: 2,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
831
55.22%
Owns with a mortgage
498
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
126
8.37%
Other forms of private rent
31
2.06%
Other social rented
9
0.6%
Total households: 1,505

Property prices in Lower Willingdon

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £384,500 in Lower Willingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lower Willingdon 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 Lower Willingdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£395,000
Flats4£199,975
Semi-Detached25£387,000
Terraced3£343,000

10 years median price trend in Lower Willingdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Willingdon.

All postcodes in Lower Willingdon

BN209SB

Wannock Lane

BN265NZ

Jevington Road

BN209NU

Eastbourne Road

BN209RD

Broad Road

BN209RR

Hazel Grove

BN209QX

Broad Road

BN265PA

Wannock Gardens

BN209AZ

Lower Willingdon

Data Sources

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