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Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

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About

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling, and Rodmell form a cluster of villages within the Lewes district, characterised by a mix of farmland, downland slopes, and woodland. The area is defined by the rolling landscape of the South Downs National Park, with small settlements connected by narrow country lanes. Agricultural fields and traditional flint buildings are common features, creating a predominantly rural setting.

The villages each have a distinct character, with Ditchling being the largest and historically linked to the early 20th-century arts and crafts movement. Rodmell is known for its association with Virginia Woolf, whose former home, Monk's House, is now a National Trust property. The area is crossed by the River Ouse, and the presence of the South Downs Way provides extensive walking routes across the chalk hills.

Area overview

On average Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell is £68,897 per year. There are 7 schools in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell is home to around 9,644 people, with a population density of about 87.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell Population
9,644
Population density
87.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.24(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-29%)
Public order
3.01(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-58%)
Other theft
2.49(-55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,653
89.71%
Other White
362
3.75%
Irish
129
1.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
90
0.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
73
0.76%
Total population: 9,646

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,703
45.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,267
15.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,128
13.96%
No qualifications
885
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
7.68%
Total 16+ residents: 8,081

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,838
46.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,258
31.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
359
9.12%
Social rents from council
201
5.11%
Other social rented
115
2.92%
Total households: 3,936

Property prices in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell 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 Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£742,500
Flats26£430,000
Semi-Detached25£470,000
Terraced17£361,500

10 years median price trend in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell.

All postcodes in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN68WA

Charlton Gardens

BN99AL

Lewes Road

BN68XD

Upper Beacon Road

BN68TD

North End

BN73AG

Ditchling Road

BN73AD

Plumpton Lane

BN73AU

Novington Lane

BN73DB

Strawlands

BN73HR

Martens Field

RH150ZH

Cowslip View

RH177RY

Strood Gate

BN73NJ

Gowscroft

BN68FN

Hideaway Place

BN68RJ

The Street

BN68TP

Ditchling Common

BN73NP

Wellgreen Lane

RH150ZJ

Bluebell Copse

BN68TL

Common Lane

BN99AU

Shepherds Close

RH177RD

Church Lane

BN68SP

Lodge Hill Lane

BN73JN

Kingston

BN73JW

Brighton Road

BN73JY

Ashcombe Lane

BN73QU

Chiltington Lane

BN68RP

Streat Hill

BN68SH

Hundred Acre Lane

BN73BP

Riddens Close

BN73QX

Novington Lane

BN84QQ

Shepherds Way

RH150FR

Merrifield Lane

BN68SU

The Dymocks

BN68TH

Orchard Lane

BN73DG

Hattons Green Cottages

BN73DH

St. Helena Lane

BN73EY

Newhaven Road

BN73JR

Brighton Road

BN73PF

Swanborough Cottages

RH177QJ

Eastern Road

BN73AE

Ditchling Road

BN73AZ

Hollycroft

BN73HB

Ouseside Cottages

BN99AE

Lewes Road

RH150SR

Jane's Lane

RH177RJ

North Common Road

BN19PG

Park Street

BN73AX

Novington Lane

BN73ER

Kingston

BN73FE

Kingston

BN73HE

The Street

BN73JL

Old Brighton Road

RH150GT

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH177QE

Tanners Field

BN19RR

Science Park Road

BN68UQ

South Street

BN99AF

Cedarwell Close

RH150SG

St Georges Park

BN68SX

East End Lane

BN68TR

The Drove

BN73DQ

St Helena Lane

BN73JJ

Old Brighton Road

RH150UT

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH177QS

South Road

BN19PB

East Street

BN19SB

Science Park Square

BN73QL

Allington Lane

RH150UF

Downscroft

RH177QB

Green Road

BN19PT

East Street

BN19QD

Ditchling Road

BN73AL

Ashurst Farm Lane

BN73BN

Station Road

BN73DD

Chapel Road

BN84QB

Bevernbridge Cottages

BN68TG

North End

BN68XH

Spatham Lane

BN73FG

Rectory Lane

BN73PQ

Swanborough Drove

BN73PR

Cockshut Road

BN99AX

Brookside

RH150SJ

Ditchling Common

RH177GP

Eastern Road

BN68TQ

Southview

BN68XJ

Spatham Lane

BN73DU

North Barnes Lane

BN73PB

The Street

BN68UE

Barnfield Gardens

BN73HL

Terrace Cottages

BN73NE

Newhaven Road

BN99AY

Kingston

RH150GJ

Orchard Close

RH177QH

Eastern Road

BN68UH

Mulberry Lane

BN73BB

Chapel Lane

BN73DT

North Barnes Lane

BN73DX

Nornes Villas

BN73HT

The Dicklands

BN99AP

Village Green

BN68SG

Ditchling Common

BN68UZ

Beacon Road

Data Sources

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