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Upper Willingdon

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Upper Willingdon ward is located on the northern fringe of Eastbourne, within the Wealden district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semis to more modern developments. Its position on the slopes of the South Downs provides elevated views over the town and the English Channel. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs, centred around the main roads that connect it to the larger urban area.

The ward includes a significant portion of the downland landscape, with open access to the grassy slopes of Willingdon Hill. This creates a clear rural-urban boundary where residential streets give way to grazing pastures and walking paths. The historic Church of St. Mary the Virgin, with its Norman origins and later additions, sits at a prominent high point within the parish. Regular bus services along King's Drive provide a direct transport link into Eastbourne town centre.

Area overview

On average Upper Willingdon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Willingdon is £50,626 per year. Upper Willingdon is home to around 3,266 people, with a population density of about 1,572.4 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upper Willingdon Population

3,266

Population density

1,572.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

32.46(+2%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.31(+24%)

Shoplifting

11.94(+50%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.35(+14%)

Burglary

5.51(+112%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,031

92.75%

Other White

1.68%

Indian

1.19%

Other Asian

0.83%

Irish

0.76%

Total population: 3,268

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

786

27.64%

No qualifications

515

18.11%

Level 3 (A level)

476

16.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

428

15.05%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

341

11.99%

Total 16+ residents: 2,844

Housing

Owns outright

915

60.44%

Owns with a mortgage

417

27.54%

Private landlord or letting agency

129

8.52%

Other forms of private rent

2.05%

Other social rented

0.53%

Total households: 1,514

Property prices in Upper Willingdon

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Upper Willingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Upper Willingdon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	12	£337,500	£286,650	£298,750	£377,500	£457,100
Semi-Detached	32	£331,000	£251,125	£317,000	£346,995	£520,000
Flats	6	£144,500	£65,125	£96,000	£193,750	£212,500
Detached	45	£410,000	£303,000	£375,000	£522,496	£602,280

10 years median price trend in Upper Willingdon

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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