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Withdean Woods

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Withdean Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £3,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Withdean Woods 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 Withdean Woods over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced33£635,000
Semi-Detached7£952,250
Flats43£300,000
Detached24£1,142,500

10 years median price trend in Withdean Woods

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withdean Woods.

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: 16/05/2026.