Area360 logo

Find postcode

Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

Interactive map displaying Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

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

BN108AR

Hoddern Farm Cottages

BN19PQ

South Street

BN68SQ

Folders Lane East

BN73HA

Kingston

BN73LL

The Avenue

BN73QY

Highbridge Lane

BN99AS

Kingston

BN68UT

Nevill Cottages

BN68UG

Brangwyns Acre

BN73NX

The Street

BN68TB

Church Lane

BN73DN

Kingston

BN73NH

Wellgreen Lane

BN84QE

Pouchlands Drive

BN68TE

North End

RH177GF

Hazel Grove Walk

BN68TZ

Lewes Road

BN68UP

East End Lane

BN73PJ

Newhaven Road

RH150FU

St Georges Park

RH150SW

St Georges Park

BN73BY

Station Road

RH150SN

St Georges Park

BN68RX

Streat Lane

BN68TT

Lewes Road

BN68UJ

The Twitten

BN73BX

Station Road

BN73HH

Stile Cottages

BN19PL

Ridge Road

BN68UR

East End Lane

BN73BQ

West Gate

BN73EP

Kingston

BN73EU

Kingston

RH164RX

Clearwater Lane

BN68RT

Streat Lane

BN73AQ

Westcroft

BN73EW

Kingston

BN73HU

The Paddocks

BN84RN

Pouchlands Drive

BN68RY

Streat Lane

BN68TU

Lewes Road

BN73JQ

The Flints

BN73JZ

Ashcombe Lane

BN73PA

The Street

RH150FZ

Wivelsfield

RH177GE

Ash Way

BN68TJ

Common Lane

BN68TW

Common Lane

RH177QW

Coppards Close

BN73FB

Green Lane

BN73PH

Barn Close

BN68FB

Emett Gardens

BN73EE

East View Fields

BN73HS

Mill Lane

BN73LG

Lockitt Way

BN84EA

South Road

BN84EN

Beresford Lane

RH150RQ

Homestead Lane

RH177RA

Farncombe Close

RH177SS

Slugwash Lane

Data Sources

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