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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
14.41(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.71(-29%)
Other theft
3.11(-45%)
Public order
2.8(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-58%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 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
Terraced22£391,000
Detached49£735,000
Flats21£425,000
Semi-Detached28£480,000

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

BN73JX

Kingston Ridge

BN71UR

The Old Racecourse

RH150GP

St Georges Park

BN73JR

Brighton Road

BN84QB

Bevernbridge Cottages

BN73HT

The Dicklands

BN73QL

Allington Lane

BN68XG

Underhill Lane

BN73DH

St. Helena Lane

BN68SD

St Helena Lane

RH177QQ

Green Park Corner

BN73QX

Novington Lane

BN68UQ

South Street

BN73BJ

Riddens Lane

BN68SX

East End Lane

BN73JB

Kingston

RH150GJ

Orchard Close

BN73HJ

Bible Cottages

BN73JN

Kingston

BN68TL

Common Lane

BN68TQ

Southview

BN19PP

Ridge Road

BN73LE

Mushroom Field

BN73FB

Green Lane

BN73AL

Ashurst Farm Lane

RH177GT

Wivelsfield

BN84PY

Mill Lane

BN73AZ

Hollycroft

BN73BX

Station Road

RH177RB

Nursery Lane

BN73QJ

Allington Lane

BN19PN

Ridge Road

BN73HP

Mill Lane

RH177GR

Kiln Wood Lane

BN73HU

The Paddocks

BN73LF

Bramleys

RH150UH

Hawthorn Close

BN73PG

Manor Cottages

BN99AW

Court Farm Close

RH150UG

Laurel Close

RH177GB

Ridgeway

BN73LL

The Avenue

BN68UT

Nevill Cottages

RH150UT

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN73JY

Ashcombe Lane

BN73EY

Newhaven Road

RH177RP

Allwood Crescent

BN73NX

The Street

BN68RX

Streat Lane

RH177QA

Green Road

BN68UJ

The Twitten

BN73BQ

West Gate

BN73EB

Southdowns

BN73HX

Kingston

BN73HL

Terrace Cottages

BN68SY

High Street

BN68UR

East End Lane

BN73BW

Station Close

BN73LQ

Cordons

BN73AR

Lewes Road

BN73HH

Stile Cottages

BN84EN

Beresford Lane

BN73PE

Swanborough Cottages

BN73HG

Kingston

BN73DR

Station Road

BN68SJ

The Potteries

BN19PL

Ridge Road

BN19SB

Science Park Square

BN68TP

Ditchling Common

RH150ZH

Cowslip View

BN73PH

Barn Close

RH150RD

Charlwood Gardens

BN99AE

Lewes Road

BN68RJ

The Street

BN99AX

Brookside

BN73EJ

Vicarage Cottages

RH177QG

Eastern Road

BN68XJ

Spatham Lane

RH150US

Hundred Acre Lane

BN73DG

Hattons Green Cottages

BN73EU

Kingston

BN73LJ

The Avenue

RH177GE

Ash Way

BN68UL

Beacon Road

BN68UB

Nye Lane

BN99AR

Court Farm Close

BN73EH

Kingston

RH177QB

Green Road

BN73NR

Wellgreen Lane

BN68TG

North End

BN68TD

North End

BN73DU

North Barnes Lane

RH177QH

Eastern Road

BN73NH

Wellgreen Lane

RH150FR

Merrifield Lane

BN73QR

Honeypot Lane

RH177RE

Church Lane

RH150SW

St Georges Park

BN19RY

Science Park Road

BN68WA

Charlton Gardens

Data Sources

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