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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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
39
Deprivation level
3/10
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
16.46(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-22%)
Other theft
4.41(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-33%)
Public order
3.82(-37%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Withdean Woods area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,235,000.

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
Detached21£1,180,000
Flats44£290,500
Semi-Detached9£952,250
Terraced29£670,000

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

BN15JF

Shepherds Croft

BN16HY

Preston Road

BN15NG

Hampstead Road

BN36UA

Shirley Drive

BN16SW

Preston Road

BN16US

Curwen Place

BN16SQ

Home Road

BN36PW

Hove Park Way

BN16LA

Preston Drove

BN16RB

Knoyle Road

BN15NJ

Robertson Road

BN15LB

Dyke Road Avenue

BN15NQ

Millers Road

BN16UQ

Curwen Place

BN36EG

Westdene & Hove Park

BN36PA

Dyke Road

BN15LR

Hazeldene Meads

BN15NP

Millers Road

BN16RF

Harrington Road

BN36NB

Kestrel Close

BN16PA

Surrenden Road

BN16SP

North Road

BN15BF

Matlock Road

BN16UA

London Road

BN36LJ

Hove Park Road

BN36NS

Kestrel Close

BN15BA

Dyke Road

BN16SR

Middle Road

BN16UL

Leahurst Court

BN16UW

London Road

BN15BN

Withdean Close

BN16SU

Clermont Terrace

BN36LG

Elrington Road

BN36ND

The Upper Drive

BN36NT

The Martlet

BN36NX

Greyfriars

BN15BD

Maldon Road

BN15NB

Tivoli Crescent

BN16UB

Cliveden Close

BN36PU

Stanford Close

BN36TB

Mallory Road

BN36EH

Westdene & Hove Park

BN15NE

Tivoli Place

BN16HU

Preston Road

BN15JL

Wayland Avenue

BN36TA

Onslow Road

BN36LU

The Droveway

BN16AY

Braybon Yard

BN15BS

Blackthorn Close

BN16UU

Clermont Road

BN36NL

Lloyd Road

BN15NL

Robertson Road

BN15LW

Wayland Avenue

BN15RA

Wayland Heights

BN16ZE

Cumberland Road

BN36NE

The Upper Drive

BN16RA

Preston Road

BN36NR

Old Shoreham Road

BN15AF

The Drove

BN16SN

Lauriston Road

BN15LA

Dyke Road Avenue

BN15ND

Tivoli Crescent

BN16UP

Curwen Place

BN15NN

The Drove

BN16QB

Surrenden Road

BN16TU

The Mews

BN15AG

Reigate Road

BN36PB

Dyke Road

BN16TA

Pinewood Close

BN36NA

The Upper Drive

BN16SA

Preston Road

BN15NR

Scarborough Road

BN36NQ

Shirley Drive

BN16LD

Preston Drove

BN16RQ

Harrington Road

BN16WT

Tower Gate

BN16ZD

South Road Mews

BN15AL

Compton Road

BN16QR

Cumberland Road

BN16RE

Harrington Road

BN16ST

Cumberland Road

BN16UN

Leahurst Court

BN36LT

The Paddock

BN16SL

Cumberland Road

BN36LZ

Lloyd Close

BN36LF

The Droveway

BN15BH

Tivoli Road

BN15NA

Tivoli Crescent North

BN16PB

Herbert Road

BN16SS

Clermont Road

BN15NF

Woodside Avenue

BN16UJ

Curwen Place

BN15LD

Dyke Road Place

BN36NW

Fulmar Close

BN36PT

Hove Park Way

BN15BP

Withdean Road

BN16RR

Varndean Road

BN16SE

Preston Road

BN16UX

London Road

BN15AJ

Reigate Road

Data Sources

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