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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

BN19PE

Mill Street

BN73HX

Kingston

BN73JB

Kingston

BN73LD

Monckton Way

BN73LW

Church Lane

BN73PE

Swanborough Cottages

BN68SA

Streat Lane

BN68XG

Underhill Lane

BN73DS

Riddens Lane

BN73FA

North Barnes Lane

BN73QR

Honeypot Lane

RH150ST

Theobalds Road

BN68RS

Streat Lane

BN68SJ

The Potteries

BN73AS

Wales Farm Lane

BN73DL

Smithys Close

BN73HG

Kingston

BN73PD

The Street

RH150SU

Theobalds Road

RH150UG

Laurel Close

BN68TN

Common Lane

BN73AP

Ashurst Lane

BN73EB

Southdowns

BN73LN

Church Lane

BN19PN

Ridge Road

BN68TS

West Street

BN68UN

Farm Lane

BN73BJ

Riddens Lane

RH177GR

Wivelsfield

RH177RS

Hundred Acre Lane

BN68RN

Ditchling Road

BN68RR

Streat Lane

BN68ST

East Gardens

BN73AH

Plumpton Lane

RH150RT

Valebridge Road

BN68SE

Folders Lane East

BN68UU

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN68XE

Underhill Lane

BN73BD

Woodgate Meadow

BN73EN

Church Cottages

BN73FD

Swanborough Drove

BN73LF

Bramleys

BN99AG

Lewes Road

RH150SZ

Ditchling Common

RH150ZG

Mill Rose Way

RH177QL

Green Road

RH150FH

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH150GL

Orchard Close

BN73ET

Kingston

BN73AF

Ditchling Road

BN73BS

Station Road

BN73EX

Whiteway Lane

RH150US

Hundred Acre Lane

RH164QU

Ditchling Road

RH177GT

Wivelsfield

RH177RE

Church Lane

BN68UB

Nye Lane

RH150GP

St Georges Park

RH150RD

Charlwood Gardens

BN68RU

Streat Lane

BN68SS

Boddingtons Lane

BN73AT

Novington Lane

BN73BW

Station Close

BN99AT

Oak Cottages

RH150GU

Ditchling & Westmeston

RH150UH

Hawthorn Close

RH177FZ

Ridgeway

RH177RB

Nursery Lane

RH177RW

Downsview Drive

RH177RZ

Strood Gate

BN108AJ

Valley Road

BN68SF

Ditchling Common

BN68UD

Shirleys

BN73HP

Mill Lane

BN68RH

Lewes Road

BN68TA

High Street

BN68UX

Long Park Corner

BN68XN

Ditchling Common

BN73JX

Kingston Ridge

BN73NL

Snednore

BN73NT

The Street

BN99PL

Lewes Road

RH177QP

Fair Place

RH177RN

Downsview Drive

RH177SR

Colwell Lane

BN19QE

Southern Ring Road

BN68TF

North End

BN68XB

Beacon Road

BN73AJ

Plumpton Lane

BN73LB

Kent Fields

BN73NU

Hollowdown Cottages

BN99AR

Court Farm Close

RH150FA

Merrifield Lane

RH177GH

The Nightingales

BN68GT

Dumbrells Court Road

BN73HW

South Farm Close

BN99AN

Lewes Road

RH150SP

Janes Lane

RH177QD

Green Road

RH177RG

Slugwash Lane

Data Sources

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