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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 27 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
27
Deprivation level
4/10
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
8.73(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.71(-82%)
Public order
4.37(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-48%)
Other theft
3.02(-46%)
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 24 recent sales, the median property price is £743,750 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
Detached20£757,500
Semi-Detached3£545,000
Terraced1£440,000

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

BN200JA

Peak Dean Close

BN265RD

The Street

BN200DA

South Downs

BN266RL

Thornwell Road

BN200JD

Peakdean Lane

BN265RS

Lewes Road

BN265SJ

The Street

BN266RT

Bayley's Lane

BN200ER

The Brow

BN265RP

Milton Street

BN265TA

High Street

BN265UT

Sloe Lane

BN200ES

The Brow

BN265UH

Winton Street

BN265QX

Chapel Hill

BN265UL

Winton Street

BN200AR

The Outlook

BN200DE

Lower Street

BN200DJ

Gilberts Drive

BN265TU

Cradle Hill Road

BN200LE

Summerdown Lane

BN265RN

Milton Street

BN200JF

Sussex Gardens

BN254AG

East Dean Road

BN265SY

High Street

BN254AJ

Charleston Manor Cottages

BN265TT

Seaford Road

BN200DS

Downs View Lane

BN200HA

Warren Lane

BN200JY

Michel Dene Road

BN265SU

Ropewalk

BN265XH

The Broadway

BN266RR

Hayreed Lane

BN265RH

Lullington Road

BN200BU

Upper Street

BN200EP

Warren Lane

BN200BP

Friston Hill

BN200DD

Went Way

BN265RB

The Street

BN200AA

Birling Gap Road

BN254AP

The Lane

BN200DP

Cophall Lane

BN200EA

Friston Hill

BN200JN

Michel Dene Road

BN265SR

The Street

BN265TW

Seaford Road

BN200AB

Birling Gap

BN200BT

Upper Street

BN200HS

Wayside

BN200JS

Michel Close

BN200JT

Michel Dene Close

BN200LB

The Link

BN266FY

Placketts Corner

BN200BX

Little Lane

BN200EF

Mill Close

BN200HP

Michel Dene Road

BN200JP

Michel Dene Road

BN265SH

Ades Field

BN200DH

The Fridays

BN266RN

Robin Post Lane

BN200BA

Seaford Road

BN200JG

Deneside

BN200LG

Elven Lane

BN265RF

The Street

BN265UR

Sloe Lane

BN265XU

Cuckmere Court

BN200HB

The Close

BN254AL

The Lane

BN265QU

Lullington Road

BN265SN

The Street

BN200JE

Peakdean Lane

BN200LJ

Elven Close

BN265RZ

Bay Tree Lane

BN265SW

The Street

BN265US

Kings Ride

BN265UY

West Street

BN265XA

Gwynne Gardens

BN265XL

The Broadway

BN200ET

Friston Downs

BN265RE

The Street

BN265XS

The Furlongs

BN266RP

Robin Post Lane

BN200AG

Jevington Road

BN200AX

Crowlink Lane

BN200DR

South Downs

BN200EW

Warren Lane

BN200EZ

The Ridgeway

BN265SZ

High Street

BN265TS

Dukes Green

BN265XJ

Deans Road

BN200HD

Warren Lane

BN200JU

Michel Dene Road

BN254AD

East Dean Road

BN265UP

Sloe Lane

BN200LA

Michel Dene Road

BN265TN

Cuckmere Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.