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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

BN19PQ

South Street

BN68SS

Boddingtons Lane

BN73QS

Highbridge Lane

RH150SR

Jane's Lane

BN73DQ

St Helena Lane

BN73EW

Kingston

BN73NJ

Gowscroft

BN68SQ

Folders Lane East

BN68TT

Lewes Road

BN108AR

Hoddern Farm Cottages

BN73PJ

Newhaven Road

BN73DX

Nornes Villas

BN73FA

North Barnes Lane

RH150SU

Theobalds Road

BN68SA

Streat Lane

RH177QD

Green Road

BN99AS

Kingston

BN68SE

Folders Lane East

BN68XE

Underhill Lane

BN68UG

Brangwyns Acre

RH177SR

Colwell Lane

RH150SH

Ditchling Common

BN73PQ

Swanborough Drove

BN73EA

South View

BN73QY

Highbridge Lane

BN73JT

Juggs Road

BN73LN

Church Lane

BN73HR

Martens Field

BN99AT

Oak Cottages

BN73AD

Plumpton Lane

BN73AE

Ditchling Road

BN19QD

Ditchling Road

BN73EZ

Newhaven Road

BN68TF

North End

RH177QP

Fair Place

BN68TJ

Common Lane

BN73HB

Ouseside Cottages

BN73AU

Novington Lane

BN73BT

Station Road

BN73ET

Kingston

RH150FS

Merrifield Lane

BN99AP

Village Green

BN99AL

Lewes Road

RH150SJ

Ditchling Common

BN68TU

Lewes Road

BN73BY

Station Road

BN19PT

East Street

BN68UN

Farm Lane

RH177QL

Green Road

BN73LD

Monckton Way

RH177RH

North Common Road

BN99AH

Lewes Road

RH177RJ

North Common Road

BN73DA

Wells Close

BN73JL

Old Brighton Road

BN73DN

Kingston

BN73HD

Newhaven Road

BN99AU

Shepherds Close

BN68SR

Lodge Hill Lane

RH150SN

St Georges Park

Data Sources

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