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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

BN68TY

Lewes Road

BN73DF

Station Road

RH150GQ

St Georges Park

BN68TA

High Street

BN73AS

Wales Farm Lane

BN73SL

Swanborough Hollow

BN68XN

Ditchling Common

BN68TS

West Street

BN73JW

Brighton Road

RH150SP

Janes Lane

BN73BH

Riddens Lane

BN73NT

The Street

BN19PD

Middle Street

RH150RJ

Charlwood Road

BN68FB

Emett Gardens

BN68TZ

Lewes Road

BN73AB

Plumpton Lane

BN73LG

Lockitt Way

BN73FE

Kingston

RH150GF

Orchard Close

RH177RQ

Slugwash Lane

BN73AA

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

RH150GT

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH177PZ

Blackmores

BN73AX

Novington Lane

BN73LW

Church Lane

BN68SB

Streat Lane

BN68SF

Ditchling Common

BN73BL

The Paddocks

BN73DE

Station Road

BN84PT

Wickham Lane

BN68RT

Streat Lane

BN68ST

East Gardens

RH177RA

Farncombe Close

BN73HQ

Barleyfield Cottages

RH150SZ

Ditchling Common

BN68UA

Fieldway

BN19BT

Southern Ring Road

BN73BP

Riddens Close

BN73EX

Whiteway Lane

BN73LB

Kent Fields

BN68RU

Streat Lane

BN73DL

Smithys Close

BN73BB

Chapel Lane

BN73HA

Kingston

RH150UF

Downscroft

RH150SA

Ditchling Road

RH150GR

St Georges Park

RH150RE

Charlwood Gardens

BN73LH

St Pancras Green

BN73PB

The Street

BN73AT

Novington Lane

BN73PF

Swanborough Cottages

BN73NS

Wellgreen Lane

BN73BN

Station Road

RH177RY

Strood Gate

BN19PG

Park Street

BN68RN

Ditchling Road

BN99AY

Kingston

RH150SY

St Georges Park

BN73JQ

The Flints

BN68FN

Hideaway Place

BN73HE

The Street

BN68UH

Mulberry Lane

RH177GH

The Nightingales

BN68UE

Barnfield Gardens

BN73HW

South Farm Close

BN73DS

Riddens Lane

RH177GG

Hurstfield Crescent

BN68SH

Hundred Acre Lane

BN73LA

Ridgeway Paddock

RH177RS

Hundred Acre Lane

BN99AN

Lewes Road

BN73FF

Oakfield Lane

RH177RN

Downsview Drive

RH177QJ

Eastern Road

BN68RS

Streat Lane

BN73BD

Woodgate Meadow

BN73FD

Swanborough Drove

RH177GP

Eastern Road

RH177RF

Ditchling Road

BN84EA

South Road

BN73AY

School Cottages

BN68UD

Shirleys

BN73EF

East View Fields

RH150FU

St Georges Park

RH150RT

Valebridge Road

BN68UU

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN19PE

Mill Street

BN73NE

Newhaven Road

BN73PL

Newhaven Road

BN68UZ

Beacon Road

BN73NP

Wellgreen Lane

BN68RH

Lewes Road

BN68TW

Common Lane

RH150SG

St Georges Park

BN19RS

Eastern Ring Road

BN73DP

Station Road

RH150FH

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN73QT

Beechwood Lane

Data Sources

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