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About

Withyham ward covers a largely rural portion of the High Weald in East Sussex. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, scattered farms, and significant areas of ancient woodland. The settlement pattern consists of small villages and hamlets, such as the historic village of Withyham itself, which is centred around its church and the local pub. The ward is bisected by the upper reaches of the River Medway.

The area is notable for its historic estates, including Buckhurst Park, a private estate with deep historical roots. A large part of the ward falls within the Ashdown Forest, a vast area of heathland and woodland that is a protected conservation site. The local economy has strong ties to agriculture, forestry, and land management, with tourism also playing a role due to the forest's recreational paths.

Area overview

On average Withyham has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Withyham is £70,588 per year. The median sale price in Withyham is £674,000 (around £455 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £462,500 and £877,500. There are 3 schools in Withyham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Withyham is home to around 2,956 people, with a population density of about 54.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Withyham Population
2,956
Population density
54.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.22(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-31%)
Other theft
6.77(+21%)
Burglary
6.43(+147%)
Vehicle crime
5.07(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,718
91.95%
Other White
100
3.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.98%
Other Asian
20
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.51%
Total population: 2,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,088
44.65%
Level 3 (A level)
425
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
369
15.14%
No qualifications
210
8.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
510
42.64%
Owns with a mortgage
436
36.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
132
11.04%
Other forms of private rent
44
3.68%
Social rents from council
39
3.26%
Total households: 1,196

Property prices in Withyham

Median price: £674,000
Price per sq ft: £455
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £463K – £878K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £674,000 (about £455 per square foot) in Withyham area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,200 up to £1,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Withyham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£900,000£474
Semi-Detached14£517,500£448
Terraced3£273,000£503

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Withyham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withyham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£610,000£385,000£615,000
2017£750,000£397,000£330,000
2018£820,000£459,250£322,500
2019£707,500£430,000£295,000
2020£879,700£420,000£365,000
2021£900,000£455,000£325,000
2022£980,000£720,000£437,000
2023£1,060,000£580,000£380,000
2024£1,028,500£555,000£415,000
2025£1,050,000£522,500£440,000
2026£855,000£544,000£254,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Withyham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withyham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£348£350£338
2017£423£405£406
2018£427£409£420
2019£430£426£361
2020£393£433£333
2021£449£409£442
2022£557£465£516
2023£434£466£519
2024£501£452£435
2025£519£433£545
2026£470£451£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Withyham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Withyham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wealden district.

Band A£1,819
Band B£2,122
Band C£2,425
Band D£2,728
Band E£3,335
Band F£3,941
Band G£4,547
Band H£5,457

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Withyham ward.

Local councillors

Jessika Simone Hulbert

Withyham - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party