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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£490
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £730K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £490 per square foot) in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £3,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£730,000£499
Semi-Detached26£445,000£494
Flats18£435,000£492
Terraced18£402,500£426

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£651,500£350,000£400,000£306,250
2017£587,000£382,500£399,995£340,000
2018£600,000£375,000£409,998£345,000
2019£589,975£395,000£378,750£349,950
2020£585,000£332,500£413,750£300,000
2021£869,540£375,000£430,000£336,000
2022£770,500£390,000£500,000£362,500
2023£825,000£385,000£493,725£360,000
2024£812,500£445,000£493,950£358,250
2025£735,000£430,000£465,000£387,000
2026£710,000£485,000£407,500£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£400£348£362
2017£416£431£395£423
2018£402£421£403£365
2019£420£438£427£372
2020£420£405£408£387
2021£441£423£408£435
2022£506£433£464£458
2023£515£438£510£434
2024£501£514£501£424
2025£516£493£493£427
2026£491£550£453£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.