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Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

England / South East / Lewes / Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

About

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling, and Rodmell are villages in the Lewes district of East Sussex, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. The area is known for its rural charm, with historic cottages, parish churches, and traditional pubs. Wivelsfield Green has a small village green, while Ditchling is larger, with a mix of independent shops and a strong artistic heritage linked to the Bloomsbury Group. Rodmell, near the River Ouse, is quieter, with a close-knit community and connections to writer Virginia Woolf.

The landscape is dominated by the South Downs, offering walking and cycling routes like the South Downs Way. Local amenities include village halls, primary schools, and sports clubs, catering to residents without the need to travel far. The area has good transport links to Lewes and Brighton, making it popular with commuters. Despite its proximity to larger towns, the villages retain a peaceful, countryside feel, with open fields and woodland providing a scenic backdrop.

Area overview

On average Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell is £57,800 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£800,000
Flats26£435,000
Semi-Detached27£470,000
Terraced18£358,250

10 years price trend in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

All postcodes in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73JB

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73LD

Bramleys

BN73LW

Church Lane

BN73PE

Swanborough Drove

BN68RS

Streat Lane

BN68SJ

Folders Lane East

BN73AS

Ditchling Road

BN73DL

Station Road

BN73FA

North Barnes Lane

BN73HG

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73PD

The Street

BN73QR

Honeypot Lane

RH150ST

Theobalds Road

RH150SU

Theobalds Road

RH150UG

Laurel Close

BN19PN

Ridge Road

BN68TN

Common Lane

BN68TS

Keymer Road

BN68UN

East End Lane

BN73AP

Ashurst Farm Lane

BN73BJ

East View Fields

BN73EB

South Downs

BN73LN

Church Lane

RH177GR

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH177RS

Hundred Acre Lane

BN68RN

Ditchling Road

BN68RR

Ditchling Road

BN68SE

Folders Lane East

BN68ST

East Gardens

BN68UU

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN68XE

Underhill Lane

BN73FD

Swanborough Drove

BN73AH

Fairhaven

BN73BD

Woodgate Meadow

BN73EN

Swanborough Hollow

BN73LF

Bramleys

BN99AG

Lewes Road

RH150RT

Homestead Lane

RH150SZ

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH150ZG

Mill Rose Way

RH177QL

Green Road

BN73AF

Ditchling Road

BN73BS

Station Road

BN73ET

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73EX

White Way

RH150FH

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH150GL

Orchard Close

RH150US

Hundred Acre Lane

RH164QU

Ditchling Road

RH177RE

Church Lane

BN68SS

Boddingtons Lane

BN68RU

Lewes Road

BN68UB

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73AT

Allington Lane

BN73BW

East View Fields

BN99AT

Cedarwell Close

RH150GP

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH150GU

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH150RD

Charlwood Gardens

RH150UH

Hawthorn Close

RH177FZ

Colwell Lane

RH177RB

North Common Road

RH177RW

Downsview Drive

RH177RZ

Highview Place

BN108AJ

Valley Road

BN68RH

Lewes Road

BN68SF

Folders Lane East

BN68TA

Boddingtons Lane

BN68UD

Shirleys

BN68UX

Long Park Corner

BN68WA

Charlton Gardens

BN68XN

Spatham Lane

BN73HP

Mill Lane

BN73JX

Church Lane

BN73NL

Snednore

BN73NT

Barn Close

BN99PL

Lewes Road

RH177QP

Hundred Acre Lane

BN19QE

Southern Ring Road

BN68GT

Common Lane

BN68TF

North End

BN68XB

Beacon Road

BN73AJ

Plumpton Lane

BN73HW

Southfarm Close

BN73LB

Kent Fields

BN73NU

The Street

BN99AN

Lewes Road

BN99AR

Court Farm Close

RH150FA

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

RH177GH

Greenhill Way

RH177RN

Allwood Crescent

RH177SR

Colwell Lane

BN19PQ

Falmer Hill

BN108AR

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN68SQ

Folders Lane East

BN68UT

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73HA

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

BN73LL

The Avenue

BN73QY

Highbridge Lane

BN99AS

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.