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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

BN16SF

Station Road

BN16RQ

Harrington Road

BN16RR

Varndean Road

BN16SL

Cumberland Road

BN36PQ

Bishops Road

BN16UL

Leahurst Court

BN16AY

Braybon Yard

BN15PT

Highcroft Villas

BN36PT

Hove Park Way

BN16XU

Preston Village Mews

BN15BB

Dyke Road

BN15BP

Withdean Road

BN36PU

Stanford Close

BN36LZ

Lloyd Close

BN16UN

Leahurst Court

BN36EH

Westdene & Hove Park

BN16RE

Harrington Road

BN15BE

Maldon Road

BN15LB

Dyke Road Avenue

BN15BH

Tivoli Road

BN16SP

North Road

BN36LB

Radinden Drive

BN16RF

Harrington Road

BN36NR

Old Shoreham Road

BN16UU

Clermont Road

BN16UR

Cherrywood

BN16UA

London Road

BN15BL

Withdean Road

BN16UD

Cliveden Close

BN16PE

Gordon Road

BN16SW

Preston Road

BN16ZE

Cumberland Road

BN16SB

South Road

BN16UX

London Road

BN15LE

Dyke Road Avenue

BN16UB

Cliveden Close

BN15BJ

Withdean Avenue

BN16BQ

Preston Road

BN16TZ

Curwen Place

BN15BN

Withdean Close

BN16RA

Preston Road

BN15AN

Compton Road

BN15NJ

Robertson Road

BN16SQ

Home Road

BN15NR

Scarborough Road

BN15NA

Tivoli Crescent North

BN16UJ

Curwen Place

BN36ND

The Upper Drive

BN16UQ

Curwen Place

BN16PB

Herbert Road

BN16QB

Surrenden Road

BN16HY

Preston Road

Data Sources

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