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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 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.

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.