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About

South Downs ward encompasses a substantial rural portion of eastern Wealden, characterised by its open agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area is defined by the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs National Park, which cross its southern section, providing a distinct topographic boundary. Land use is primarily dedicated to farming, with a mix of arable fields and livestock pasture shaping the landscape.

The ward includes several villages such as Alfriston, Berwick, and Wilmington, which serve as local hubs amid the expansive countryside. A notable feature is the Long Man of Wilmington, a large hill figure cut into the steep chalk escarpment north of the village. The area's network of public footpaths and bridleways, including the South Downs Way, facilitates access to these open downland landscapes.

Area overview

On average South Downs has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Downs is £56,280 per year. There are 1 schools in South Downs: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Downs is home to around 2,977 people, with a population density of about 57.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Downs Population
2,977
Population density
57.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.41(-15%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.39(-77%)
Public order
5.71(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.03(-38%)
Possession of weapons
2.35(+147%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,726
91.66%
Other White
102
3.43%
Irish
34
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
1.01%
Other Asian
18
0.61%
Total population: 2,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,241
45.88%
Level 3 (A level)
397
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
13.31%
No qualifications
324
11.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 2,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
850
60.03%
Owns with a mortgage
300
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
11.16%
Social rents from council
48
3.39%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.61%
Total households: 1,416

Property prices in South Downs

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £672,500 in South Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £228,750 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Downs 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 South Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£718,750
Terraced1£440,000
Semi-Detached1£495,000

10 years median price trend in South Downs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Downs.

All postcodes in South Downs

BN265XE

North Road

BN200JZ

Michel Dene Road

BN265XP

Kings Ride

BN200BS

Upper Street

BN265SL

The Street

BN265TJ

River Lane

BN200DA

South Downs

BN200AA

Birling Gap Road

BN265SH

Ades Field

BN200AN

Friston Place

BN265XN

Kings Ride

BN200AW

Friston Place

BN254AG

East Dean Road

BN254AL

The Lane

BN200JB

Deneside

BN200DP

Cophall Lane

BN200EH

Friston Close

BN200HS

Wayside

BN265XW

Kings Ride

BN265RQ

Clapham Lane

BN200JL

Went Lane

BN265TP

Seaford Road

BN265TY

High Street

BN200DN

Eastbourne Road

BN200EL

Warren Lane

BN200AY

Crowlink

BN200DS

Downs View Lane

BN265RG

Litlington Road

BN265SA

Folkington Lane

BN200BY

The Green

BN200BE

Mary Ann Lane

BN200DL

Gilberts Drive

BN200EY

Royston Close

BN200JD

Peakdean Lane

BN265XL

The Broadway

BN200JU

Michel Dene Road

BN265TE

Star Lane

BN265SE

Lewes Road

BN200JN

Michel Dene Road

BN265SY

High Street

BN200AG

Jevington Road

BN265SB

Folkington Road

BN200JT

Michel Dene Close

BN265RE

The Street

BN266RR

Hayreed Lane

BN200JP

Michel Dene Road

BN200ET

Friston Downs

BN265SR

The Street

BN200DJ

Gilberts Drive

BN265XT

The Furlongs

BN265RL

Milton Street

BN254AP

The Lane

BN265QY

Litlington Road

BN254AD

East Dean Road

BN265SJ

The Street

BN265XH

The Broadway

BN265TL

The Tye

BN265UX

West Street

BN200AJ

Old Willingdon Road

BN265SQ

The Street

BN265UN

West Street

BN265RS

Lewes Road

BN265UZ

West Close

BN265TT

Seaford Road

BN265UH

Winton Street

BN254AE

East Dean Road

BN265TB

High Street

BN265SD

Folkington Road

BN200HA

Warren Lane

BN265UG

North Street

BN265SG

Lewes Road

BN200BX

Little Lane

BN265XJ

Deans Road

BN265TU

Cradle Hill Road

BN200ER

The Brow

BN265RZ

Bay Tree Lane

BN265TG

Smugglers Close

BN273PH

Polegate Road

BN266RP

Robin Post Lane

BN200BL

Eastbourne Road

BN200DB

Went Way

BN200EG

Mill Close

BN200DT

Downs View Close

BN200HD

Warren Lane

BN265SZ

High Street

BN200ED

Friston Hill

BN200BD

Gore Farm Close

BN200ES

The Brow

BN265RB

The Street

BN200EN

Warren Close

BN200JG

Deneside

BN265UF

High Street

BN200JA

Peak Dean Close

BN265QU

Lullington Road

BN200LE

Summerdown Lane

BN265UJ

Winton Street

BN265RJ

Milton Street

BN200JH

Michel Dene Road

BN200EF

Mill Close

BN265SN

The Street

Data Sources

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