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Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton

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About

Ringmer is a large village set within the open farmland of the Lewes district. The settlement is centred around a traditional green and offers local amenities including shops and schools. The surrounding area is characterised by agricultural land and several small woodland pockets, creating a mix of open and enclosed landscapes.

To the south, the smaller settlements of Glynde and South Heighton are situated closer to the South Downs. Glynde is notable for its historic estate and opera house located within the parkland. South Heighton sits on a ridge above the River Ouse valley, providing views across the levels towards Newhaven.

Area overview

On average Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is £60,503 per year. There are 3 schools in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is home to around 6,513 people, with a population density of about 88.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton Population
6,513
Population density
88.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.8(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-14%)
Public order
4.15(-32%)
Other theft
3.53(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,047
92.9%
Other White
210
3.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.54%
Irish
31
0.48%
Total population: 6,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,939
35.93%
No qualifications
864
16.01%
Level 3 (A level)
833
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,137
40.88%
Owns with a mortgage
685
24.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
17.12%
Other social rented
210
7.55%
Social rents from council
170
6.11%
Total households: 2,781

Property prices in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £428,575 in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton 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 Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached24£458,225
Detached18£722,500
Terraced16£372,500
Flats6£135,250

10 years median price trend in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton.

All postcodes in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton

BN85RB

Lewes Road

BN85RL

Paygate Cottages

BN85HT

Gote Lane

BN85LR

Tile Kiln

BN85PQ

Broyle Lane

BN85QF

Lewes Road

BN85JD

Mill Gardens

BN85LF

Vicarage Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.