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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

BN36PD

Dyke Road

BN16RD

Bavant Road

BN16UE

Cliveden Close

BN15BE

Maldon Road

BN36LB

Radinden Drive

BN36LH

Hove Park Road

BN36NJ

Orpen Road

BN15AN

Compton Road

BN16UD

Cliveden Close

BN16XU

Preston Village Mews

BN16PD

Gordon Road

BN16PE

Gordon Road

BN16UT

London Road

BN36PQ

Bishops Road

BN16SJ

Clermont Terrace

BN36NF

Dyke Road

BN36NP

Rigden Road

BN15AE

Dyke Road

BN16UY

London Road

BN16SB

South Road

BN16BQ

Preston Road

BN16UF

London Road

BN36LA

Hove Park Road

BN36NH

Radinden Manor Road

BN15BJ

Withdean Avenue

BN15BL

Withdean Road

BN16TZ

Curwen Place

BN36PN

Bishops Road

BN15BB

Dyke Road

BN16SG

Clermont Road

BN16UG

Elms Lea Avenue

BN16UH

Cedarwood

BN15LE

Dyke Road Avenue

BN15NH

Kingsley Road

BN16RG

Harrington Villas

BN36NN

Shirley Road

BN15AP

Inwood Crescent

BN15LS

The Beeches

BN36LD

Kelly Road

BN36LE

The Droveway

BN15AQ

Inwood Crescent

BN36PR

The Droveway

BN15PT

Highcroft Villas

BN15AH

Reigate Road

BN15AR

Wincombe Road

BN16RN

London Road

BN16SF

Station Road

BN15BG

Tivoli Road

BN16UR

Cherrywood

BN36NU

Merlin Close

BN16PP

Surrenden Road

BN16SH

Clermont Terrace

Data Sources

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