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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

BN73HQ

Barleyfield Cottages

RH177QN

South Road

RH177RU

Hundred Acre Lane

BN19RS

Eastern Ring Road

BN68SY

High Street

BN73BH

Riddens Lane

BN73BU

Station Road

BN73DA

Wells Close

BN68UA

Fieldway

BN73DE

Station Road

BN73DR

Station Road

BN73EJ

Vicarage Cottages

BN73FF

Oakfield Lane

BN73JS

Ashcombe Lane

BN73PG

Manor Cottages

RH150GQ

St Georges Park

RH150SS

Theobalds Road

RH177BF

Hundred Acre Lane

RH177QQ

Green Park Corner

BN68UY

Clayton Road

BN73EF

East View Fields

BN73LQ

Cordons

BN73SL

Swanborough Hollow

BN99AW

Court Farm Close

BN71UR

The Old Racecourse

BN73AA

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

BN73LE

Mushroom Field

BN73NR

Wellgreen Lane

BN99AJ

Harping Hill

RH150FS

Merrifield Lane

RH177RF

Ditchling Road

BN73DP

Station Road

BN73EZ

Newhaven Road

BN73HJ

Bible Cottages

BN73LH

St Pancras Green

BN73LJ

The Avenue

BN73PL

Newhaven Road

BN73QJ

Allington Lane

RH177PZ

Blackmores

BN19PJ

Ridge Road

BN19RY

Science Park Road

BN73BZ

Station Road

RH150XE

Medway Gardens

RH177GB

Ridgeway

RH150SA

Ditchling Common

RH150SY

St Georges Park

RH177QR

Fair Place

RH177RH

North Common Road

RH177RP

Allwood Crescent

BN73DF

Station Road

BN73QT

Beechwood Lane

RH177GG

Hurstfield Crescent

RH177RQ

Slugwash Lane

BN68RL

Lewes Road

BN68XL

Spatham Lane

BN73AY

School Cottages

BN73EA

South View

BN73EL

Kingston

BN73HD

Newhaven Road

BN19PD

Middle Street

BN68TY

Lewes Road

BN73AB

Plumpton Lane

BN73AN

Novington Lane

BN73JU

Kingston Ridge

BN73LA

Ridgeway Paddock

BN99AH

Lewes Road

RH150GR

St Georges Park

RH177QG

Eastern Road

BN19PP

Ridge Road

BN68SD

St Helena Lane

BN73BA

Chapel Lane

BN73BT

Station Road

BN73ED

Barnfield

BN73JP

Kingston

BN73QS

Highbridge Lane

RH150RE

Charlwood Gardens

RH150RJ

Charlwood Road

BN68SB

Streat Lane

BN73JT

Juggs Road

BN19NJ

Brighton Road

BN19RX

Science Park Road

BN73EH

Kingston

BN73HF

The Street

BN73QQ

Beechwood Lane

BN84PY

Mill Lane

RH150GF

Orchard Close

BN68SR

Lodge Hill Lane

BN73AR

Lewes Road

BN73ES

Kingston

RH150SX

Theobalds Road

RH177EW

Charters Gate Way

RH177QA

Green Road

BN73BL

The Paddocks

BN73QN

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

BN84PT

Wickham Lane

BN68UL

Beacon Road

BN73NF

Newhaven Road

BN73NS

Wellgreen Lane

RH150SH

Ditchling Common

BN19BT

Southern Ring Road

Data Sources

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