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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

BN73JZ

Ashcombe Lane

RH177EW

Charters Gate Way

RH177RZ

Strood Gate

BN73NF

Newhaven Road

BN73DT

North Barnes Lane

RH150XE

Medway Gardens

BN19PJ

Ridge Road

BN73PR

Cockshut Road

RH150GU

Ditchling & Westmeston

BN84QQ

Shepherds Way

BN73AH

Plumpton Lane

RH150RQ

Homestead Lane

BN68GT

Dumbrells Court Road

RH150SS

Theobalds Road

RH150ZG

Mill Rose Way

RH177RG

Slugwash Lane

BN73EL

Kingston

RH150GL

Orchard Close

BN68UY

Clayton Road

BN19RR

Science Park Road

BN68XH

Spatham Lane

BN68RL

Lewes Road

BN73AG

Ditchling Road

BN73HS

Mill Lane

BN73ES

Kingston

BN84QE

Pouchlands Drive

BN73HF

The Street

BN68RY

Streat Lane

BN73QN

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

RH150ZJ

Bluebell Copse

RH177QS

South Road

RH150FA

Merrifield Lane

BN19PB

East Street

BN99AJ

Harping Hill

BN73PD

The Street

RH177FZ

Ridgeway

BN73JU

Kingston Ridge

BN68RR

Streat Lane

RH177QR

Fair Place

BN73BZ

Station Road

BN68TN

Common Lane

RH177SS

Slugwash Lane

BN73QU

Chiltington Lane

BN73BS

Station Road

BN73EP

Kingston

RH150SX

Theobalds Road

BN73AQ

Westcroft

BN68TE

North End

RH164QU

Ditchling Road

BN68TH

Orchard Lane

BN68XL

Spatham Lane

BN73JJ

Old Brighton Road

RH177RD

Church Lane

BN19RX

Science Park Road

BN73FG

Rectory Lane

BN73PA

The Street

BN73BA

Chapel Lane

RH177RU

Hundred Acre Lane

BN68XD

Upper Beacon Road

BN68RP

Streat Hill

BN73ER

Kingston

BN73BU

Station Road

BN19QE

Southern Ring Road

BN19NJ

Brighton Road

BN68TB

Church Lane

RH177QW

Coppards Close

BN99AF

Cedarwell Close

BN99AG

Lewes Road

BN68SP

Lodge Hill Lane

BN73EN

Church Cottages

BN73AN

Novington Lane

BN73ED

Barnfield

RH177QN

South Road

BN68XB

Beacon Road

BN99PL

Lewes Road

BN73EE

East View Fields

RH177GF

Hazel Grove Walk

BN73JS

Ashcombe Lane

BN73JP

Kingston

RH177RW

Downsview Drive

BN68SU

The Dymocks

BN84RN

Pouchlands Drive

RH177QE

Tanners Field

BN73NL

Snednore

BN108AJ

Valley Road

BN68UX

Long Park Corner

RH177BF

Hundred Acre Lane

BN73AF

Ditchling Road

BN73AP

Ashurst Lane

RH150FZ

Wivelsfield

RH150ST

Theobalds Road

BN73QQ

Beechwood Lane

BN73DD

Chapel Road

BN73DB

Strawlands

BN68SG

Ditchling Common

BN73AJ

Plumpton Lane

BN73NU

Hollowdown Cottages

BN68UP

East End Lane

RH164RX

Clearwater Lane

BN68TR

The Drove

Data Sources

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