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About

Patcham West & Westdene sits on a raised plateau on the northern edge of the city, bordered by the A27 bypass. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semi-detached houses and later developments, with many homes offering views over the surrounding downland. Local shopping needs are served by a small parade of shops along Westdene Way, including a convenience store and a post office, creating a self-contained neighbourhood feel. The open green space of Carden Park provides a focal point for the community.

The area is defined by its proximity to the South Downs, with the steep slopes of Hollingbury Hill rising immediately to the east. A distinctive feature is the network of old flint walls lining many streets, a legacy of the area's rural past before its 20th-century expansion. Several local schools, including Westdene Primary, anchor the community. Public transport links connect residents to central Brighton and Hove via frequent bus services along the main roads.

Area overview

On average Patcham West & Westdene has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Patcham West & Westdene is £64,821 per year. There are 2 schools in Patcham West & Westdene: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Patcham West & Westdene is home to around 8,062 people, with a population density of about 784.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Patcham West & Westdene Population
8,062
Population density
784.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.99(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(-4%)
Shoplifting
8.81(+10%)
Other theft
6.7(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.96(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,401
79.4%
Other White
533
6.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
139
1.72%
Indian
138
1.71%
Other
137
1.7%
Total population: 8,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,861
43.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,069
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
12.99%
No qualifications
832
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,597

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,374
40.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,167
34.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
537
15.93%
Social rents from council
116
3.44%
Other social rented
93
2.76%
Total households: 3,371

Property prices in Patcham West & Westdene

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£287K – £708K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Patcham West & Westdene area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,500 up to £1,220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Patcham West & Westdene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£712,500£484
Semi-Detached31£600,000£514
Terraced3£417,000£445
Flats28£265,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Patcham West & Westdene

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patcham West & Westdene.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£688,750£251,000£455,000£290,000
2017£675,000£250,000£505,000£305,000
2018£605,000£247,500£516,250£365,000
2019£667,500£240,000£460,000£340,000
2020£725,000£237,500£505,000£358,500
2021£700,000£256,250£560,000£495,000
2022£850,000£280,000£616,450£475,000
2023£775,000£257,500£603,000£412,750
2024£740,000£265,000£550,000£497,500
2025£727,750£255,500£602,500£417,000
2026£725,000£284,000£602,500£622,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Patcham West & Westdene.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patcham West & Westdene.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435£358£424£337
2017£456£342£404£379
2018£445£352£406£420
2019£423£333£407£420
2020£450£376£406£479
2021£452£367£475£493
2022£575£381£512£512
2023£525£379£468£572
2024£507£385£441£478
2025£502£346£489£542
2026£602£372£503£407
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Patcham West & Westdene.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Patcham West & Westdene in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Patcham West & Westdene

Is Patcham West & Westdene safe?

Patcham West & Westdene records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Patcham West & Westdene?

The median sale price in Patcham West & Westdene is £530,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Patcham West & Westdene?

Patcham West & Westdene has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Patcham West & Westdene?

Patcham West & Westdene scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Patcham West & Westdene sits around rank 27,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Patcham West & Westdene?

The average household income in Patcham West & Westdene is around £64,821 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Patcham West & Westdene

BN15AZ

Eldred Avenue

BN16YG

Withdean Rise

BN18XJ

Brangwyn Crescent

BN15LJ

Green Ridge

BN15FG

Gableson Avenue

BN18WT

Highview Road

BN16YH

Withdean Rise

BN18WH

Overhill Drive

BN18WU

South Woodlands

BN18YD

London Road

BN18WS

Highview Way

BN15LG

Valley Drive

BN15HJ

Windmill Drive

BN15JS

Tongdean Lane

BN15GN

Bankside

BN15GF

Bramble Rise

BN18NE

Carden Avenue

BN18WA

The Woodlands

BN18XT

Brangwyn Way

BN15EN

Deneside

BN18QA

London Road

BN18HB

Graham Avenue

BN18WG

Overhill Drive

BN18AL

Ballards Mill Close

BN15HF

Westdene Drive

BN15FL

Redhill Drive

BN15GJ

Mill Rise

BN18QG

Carol Close

BN18YR

Devil's Dyke Road

BN15GG

Loyal Parade

BN15HG

Windmill Drive

BN18QJ

Upper Winfield Avenue

BN15LL

Green Ridge

BN16XZ

Tongdean Lane

BN15GA

Copse Hill

BN18YA

Old London Road

BN18XR

Old London Road

BN18QT

London Road

BN15GS

Mill Rise

BN18YQ

Patcham By Pass

BN15GH

Mill Rise

BN18YH

Windmill Drive

BN18QX

The Excelsior

BN18YU

The Village Barn

BN15LN

Glen Rise

BN18WB

Ridgeside Avenue

BN18YP

The Square

BN15FJ

Redhill Close

BN15EJ

Eldred Avenue

BN18QW

London Road

BN15BQ

Gatton Park Lane

BN18ZB

Ditchling Road

BN18QL

Winfield Close

BN15EB

Eldred Avenue

BN18WR

Highview Avenue North

BN15JB

Withdean Road

BN18QU

London Road

BN18WL

Grange Walk

BN18XH

Brangwyn Avenue

BN15LU

Green Ridge

BN15GP

Bankside Court

BN18XG

Brangwyn Avenue

BN15JE

Tongdean Lane

BN15HL

Wayside

BN18NA

Carden Avenue

BN18NF

Carden Avenue

BN15LP

Glen Rise

BN18ZD

Mill Road

BN18AX

Westdene & Hove Park

BN18PU

Coolwater Park

BN18ZG

Sweet Hill

BN15JN

Wayland Avenue

BN18XL

Old London Road

BN18XP

Audrey Close

BN18HA

Graham Avenue

BN18AN

Saxon Way

BN18WD

Ridgeside Avenue

BN18WQ

Highview Avenue South

BN18ZA

Patcham & Hollingbury

BN15JP

Hillbrow Road

BN15LT

Green Ridge

BN18ZF

Mill Road

BN15JH

Colebrook Road

BN18QR

The Deneway

BN16YL

London Road

BN15ED

Dene Vale

BN18WW

Highview Avenue South

BN15FN

Hillcrest

BN15JJ

Croft Road

BN18YB

Patcham By Pass

BN15EE

Barn Rise

BN15LY

Hilltop

BN18QQ

London Road

BN18XB

Brangwyn Drive

BN15GE

Bramble Rise

BN18XN

Grangeways

BN18YT

Ashley Close

BN18XA

Brangwyn Way

BN15JG

Tongdean Rise

BN18WE

Old Mill Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.