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About

Withdean Woods is a designated Local Nature Reserve situated on the northern edge of Brighton. The area consists of mature woodland, primarily oak and ash, alongside open grassy clearings and scrubland. It is managed to promote biodiversity, providing a habitat for various bird species, butterflies, and other wildlife. The network of informal paths is popular with local walkers and dog owners seeking a natural space close to the city.

The woods are known for their significant displays of bluebells during the spring season. The sloping terrain offers views towards the South Downs, while the remains of old chalk pits hint at the area's historical land use. It serves as a quiet, semi-wild corridor connecting urban neighbourhoods to the wider downland landscape, with notable tree specimens including a large veteran beech.

Area overview

On average Withdean Woods has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withdean Woods is £66,776 per year. There are 3 schools in Withdean Woods: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Withdean Woods is home to around 8,385 people, with a population density of about 4,571.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withdean Woods Population
8,385
Population density
4,571.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.08(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.57(-6%)
Public order
4.89(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-33%)
Other theft
3.46(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,198
73.95%
Other White
919
10.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
161
1.92%
Irish
147
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
140
1.67%
Total population: 8,381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,039
58.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
678
9.77%
No qualifications
582
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
364
5.24%
Total 16+ residents: 6,940

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,199
32.72%
Owns outright
1,164
31.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,100
30.02%
Other social rented
70
1.91%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.58%
Total households: 3,664

Property prices in Withdean Woods

Median price£553,500
Price per sq ft£543
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £826K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £553,500 (about £543 per square foot) in Withdean Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withdean Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£1,182,500£608
Semi-Detached5£790,000£496
Terraced35£635,000£561
Flats40£290,500£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withdean Woods

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withdean Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£965,000£242,500£607,500£490,000
2017£945,000£266,250£717,500£510,000
2018£1,000,000£272,500£681,250£525,000
2019£980,000£260,000£770,000£525,000
2020£1,021,250£275,000£755,000£540,000
2021£1,150,000£273,500£728,000£608,000
2022£1,317,500£300,000£930,000£640,000
2023£1,147,500£310,000£770,000£675,000
2024£1,200,000£293,750£813,750£655,000
2025£1,185,000£291,000£952,250£618,000
2026£1,205,000£281,000£790,000£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withdean Woods.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withdean Woods.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£452£417£451£431
2017£436£402£435£465
2018£499£416£433£466
2019£497£390£428£467
2020£468£430£501£508
2021£529£397£507£518
2022£623£444£581£574
2023£659£471£622£554
2024£597£439£541£520
2025£613£453£608£586
2026£601£513£496£538
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withdean Woods.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withdean Woods in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Withdean Woods

Is Withdean Woods safe?

Withdean Woods records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Withdean Woods?

The median sale price in Withdean Woods is £553,500 (about £543 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Withdean Woods?

Withdean Woods has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Withdean Woods?

Withdean Woods scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Withdean Woods sits around rank 25,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Withdean Woods?

The average household income in Withdean Woods is around £66,776 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Withdean Woods

BN16PD

Gordon Road

BN36NF

Dyke Road

BN15AR

Wincombe Road

BN15BD

Maldon Road

BN15NL

Robertson Road

BN36LE

The Droveway

BN16UE

Cliveden Close

BN16UP

Curwen Place

BN36TB

Mallory Road

BN36LG

Elrington Road

BN15AH

Reigate Road

BN15BF

Matlock Road

BN36LJ

Hove Park Road

BN16ST

Cumberland Road

BN36PW

Hove Park Way

BN15BS

Blackthorn Close

BN15NN

The Drove

BN16RB

Knoyle Road

BN36LH

Hove Park Road

BN15NE

Tivoli Place

BN16LA

Preston Drove

BN15ND

Tivoli Crescent

BN36NW

Fulmar Close

BN36NT

The Martlet

BN15JF

Shepherds Croft

BN16SR

Middle Road

BN36PB

Dyke Road

BN16SE

Preston Road

BN16UY

London Road

BN16UT

London Road

BN36LF

The Droveway

BN16TU

The Mews

BN15RA

Wayland Heights

BN16RD

Bavant Road

BN15AJ

Reigate Road

BN15AP

Inwood Crescent

BN15BA

Dyke Road

BN15JL

Wayland Avenue

BN36NU

Merlin Close

BN36NS

Kestrel Close

BN36LT

The Paddock

BN15NP

Millers Road

BN36NA

The Upper Drive

BN16RG

Harrington Villas

BN15NF

Woodside Avenue

BN15AQ

Inwood Crescent

BN36PD

Dyke Road

BN36NX

Greyfriars

BN36NB

Kestrel Close

BN15LW

Wayland Avenue

BN36PR

The Droveway

BN36NL

Lloyd Road

BN15LR

Hazeldene Meads

BN16UF

London Road

BN15NQ

Millers Road

BN16SN

Lauriston Road

BN15LA

Dyke Road Avenue

BN36NQ

Shirley Drive

BN36PN

Bishops Road

BN15NG

Hampstead Road

BN16SU

Clermont Terrace

BN16TA

Pinewood Close

BN15BG

Tivoli Road

BN15NB

Tivoli Crescent

BN16WT

Tower Gate

BN16LD

Preston Drove

BN16SS

Clermont Road

BN36UA

Shirley Drive

BN16PA

Surrenden Road

BN36NP

Rigden Road

BN36LD

Kelly Road

BN36LA

Hove Park Road

BN36NN

Shirley Road

BN16HU

Preston Road

BN16PP

Surrenden Road

BN16SH

Clermont Terrace

BN15LS

The Beeches

BN16UH

Cedarwood

BN16RN

London Road

BN16ZD

South Road Mews

BN36LU

The Droveway

BN15AG

Reigate Road

BN16SA

Preston Road

BN36PA

Dyke Road

BN15AF

The Drove

BN15LD

Dyke Road Place

BN16UW

London Road

BN36TA

Onslow Road

BN16QR

Cumberland Road

BN36EG

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36NE

The Upper Drive

BN15AL

Compton Road

BN36NJ

Orpen Road

BN15NH

Kingsley Road

BN16SJ

Clermont Terrace

BN36NH

Radinden Manor Road

BN15AE

Dyke Road

BN16SG

Clermont Road

BN16US

Curwen Place

BN16UG

Elms Lea Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.