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Patcham West & Westdene

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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.

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.