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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

BN200DR

South Downs

BN265UQ

North Street

BN200AH

Old Willingdon Road

BN265PZ

Thornwell Road

BN200LF

Summerdown Lane

BN200HT

Wenthill Close

BN200EU

The Ridgeway

BN254AJ

Charleston Manor Cottages

BN265RW

Milton Street

BN200AZ

Crowlink Cottages

BN265UE

Waterloo Square

BN265TR

Seaford Road

BN200JX

High Close

BN200AS

Old Willingdon Road

BN200EX

Lindon Close

BN200LB

The Link

BN200JE

Peakdean Lane

BN265XR

Deans Road

BN200AB

Birling Gap

BN265TX

White Way

BN200HE

Hillside

BN265XU

Cuckmere Court

BN265TS

Dukes Green

BN265XS

The Furlongs

BN265UD

Waterloo Square

BN200HP

Michel Dene Road

BN265XB

North Road

BN200BP

Friston Hill

BN265SW

The Street

BN265RH

Lullington Road

BN265SP

The Green

BN265SX

River Lane

BN200AU

Crowlink Lane

BN265RP

Milton Street

BN265RA

The Street

BN266RT

Bayley's Lane

BN200JF

Sussex Gardens

BN265RD

The Street

BN265XQ

Saffron Gardens

BN265UR

Sloe Lane

BN265QX

Chapel Hill

BN200EB

Friston Hill

BN265TW

Seaford Road

BN265XA

Gwynne Gardens

BN265UY

West Street

BN200JY

Michel Dene Road

BN265TD

High Street

BN200DE

Lower Street

BN265TA

High Street

BN200BU

Upper Street

BN200BA

Seaford Road

BN200DG

The Fridays

BN200EA

Friston Hill

BN265UP

Sloe Lane

BN265US

Kings Ride

BN200EW

Warren Lane

BN200JR

Michel Dene Road

BN266RL

Thornwell Road

BN200LA

Michel Dene Road

BN265RY

Lewes Road

BN265UL

Winton Street

BN265UT

Sloe Lane

BN200HX

Deneside

BN200DD

Went Way

BN200EZ

The Ridgeway

BN265TH

Weavers Lane

BN200EP

Warren Lane

BN265TN

Cuckmere Road

BN200AT

Old Willingdon Road

BN200AX

Crowlink Lane

BN200HU

Deneside

BN200DQ

Churchfield

BN266RN

Robin Post Lane

BN265RN

Milton Street

BN266RS

Bayley's Lane

BN200DH

The Fridays

BN254AH

Litlington Road

BN200HB

The Close

BN200AL

Friston Place

BN266FY

Placketts Corner

BN265RF

The Street

BN265SU

Ropewalk

BN200HR

Downlands Way

BN200LJ

Elven Close

BN200HZ

Peak Dean Close

BN265UU

Sloe Lane

BN254AN

The Lane

BN265XD

North Road

BN200JS

Michel Close

BN200BT

Upper Street

BN200LG

Elven Lane

BN200EE

Windmill Lane

BN200EJ

Windmill Lane

BN200AR

The Outlook

BN200HY

Deneside

BN200JJ

Dene Close

Data Sources

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