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About

Wivelsfield ward encompasses a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes on the northern edge of the Lewes district. The area includes the historic village of Wivelsfield Green and parts of the larger settlement of Burgess Hill, blending traditional character with modern residential development. The topography features gentle slopes and areas of woodland, with agricultural land still in use around the fringes. This creates a setting that is primarily residential yet retains a strong connection to its surrounding countryside and farming heritage.

The ward is defined by its network of narrow, winding lanes connecting scattered farms, houses, and smaller hamlets. Local community life often centres around the village green, the parish church, and the local primary school. A notable feature is the presence of the Greenwich Meridian Line, which runs directly through the area, a fact marked subtly in the local landscape. Transport links are provided by the mainline railway station at Burgess Hill, offering direct connections to London and the south coast.

Area overview

On average Wivelsfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wivelsfield is £68,897 per year. There are 1 schools in Wivelsfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wivelsfield is home to around 2,964 people, with a population density of about 274.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wivelsfield Population
2,964
Population density
274.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.16(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.72(-62%)
Public order
3.37(-44%)
Other theft
3.04(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.35(-79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,642
89.17%
Other White
104
3.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
1.11%
African
29
0.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.81%
Total population: 2,963

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
952
40.86%
Level 3 (A level)
464
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
345
14.81%
No qualifications
225
9.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
204
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 2,330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
494
42.4%
Owns outright
404
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
78
6.7%
Other social rented
71
6.09%
Shared ownership
58
4.98%
Total households: 1,165

Property prices in Wivelsfield

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£461
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£377K – £680K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Wivelsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,000 up to £1,000,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£707,500£463
Semi-Detached8£465,000£488
Terraced7£400,000£425
Flats4£244,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wivelsfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wivelsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£509,498£222,500£348,000£280,000
2017£555,248£87,482£386,998£357,500
2018£591,248£232,150£377,498£347,475
2019£515,000£218,750£366,250£350,000
2020£560,000£227,950£395,000£300,000
2021£588,750£225,000£395,000£350,500
2022£640,175£161,500£500,000£353,000
2023£660,000£262,500£427,500£360,000
2024£712,500£205,000£475,000£355,000
2025£680,000£238,000£447,500£376,000
2026£672,500£482,500£408,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wivelsfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wivelsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£404£328£332£331
2017£414£120£399£420
2018£397£366£401£394
2019£415£387£445£372
2020£389£375£404£379
2021£412£346£426£428
2022£474£232£445£391
2023£514£383£544£421
2024£477£301£537£371
2025£465£352£488£426
2026£489£474£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wivelsfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wivelsfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wivelsfield

Is Wivelsfield safe?

Wivelsfield records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wivelsfield?

The median sale price in Wivelsfield is £470,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wivelsfield?

Wivelsfield has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wivelsfield?

Wivelsfield scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wivelsfield sits around rank 29,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Wivelsfield?

The average household income in Wivelsfield is around £68,897 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wivelsfield?

Wivelsfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sue Morris (Green Party).

All postcodes in Wivelsfield

RH177RF

Ditchling Road

RH177GF

Hazel Grove Walk

RH177QG

Eastern Road

RH177GE

Ash Way

RH177RD

Church Lane

RH177QN

South Road

RH150FA

Merrifield Lane

RH177BF

Hundred Acre Lane

RH177QW

Coppards Close

RH150SJ

Ditchling Common

RH177GH

The Nightingales

RH150ST

Theobalds Road

RH150UH

Hawthorn Close

RH177GP

Eastern Road

RH150GL

Orchard Close

RH177RZ

Strood Gate

RH177GG

Hurstfield Crescent

RH177QR

Fair Place

RH150RQ

Homestead Lane

RH177QD

Green Road

RH177QE

Tanners Field

RH177RB

Nursery Lane

RH150ZJ

Bluebell Copse

RH177QQ

Green Park Corner

RH150SX

Theobalds Road

RH177RQ

Slugwash Lane

RH150GF

Orchard Close

RH177QB

Green Road

RH177RE

Church Lane

RH177SR

Colwell Lane

RH150UG

Laurel Close

RH177PZ

Blackmores

RH177RS

Hundred Acre Lane

RH150SU

Theobalds Road

RH177SS

Slugwash Lane

RH177GT

Wivelsfield

RH150RD

Charlwood Gardens

RH150UF

Downscroft

RH177GB

Ridgeway

RH177RA

Farncombe Close

RH150FS

Merrifield Lane

RH177QH

Eastern Road

RH164RX

Clearwater Lane

RH177EW

Charters Gate Way

RH177QL

Green Road

RH177FZ

Ridgeway

RH177QP

Fair Place

RH150GJ

Orchard Close

RH177RN

Downsview Drive

RH150RE

Charlwood Gardens

RH150FZ

Wivelsfield

RH177RY

Strood Gate

RH150XE

Medway Gardens

RH177RJ

North Common Road

RH164QU

Ditchling Road

RH150ZG

Mill Rose Way

RH150SS

Theobalds Road

RH177RP

Allwood Crescent

RH150RJ

Charlwood Road

RH177RU

Hundred Acre Lane

RH177QJ

Eastern Road

RH177RG

Slugwash Lane

RH177QA

Green Road

RH150SR

Jane's Lane

RH177RW

Downsview Drive

RH150RT

Valebridge Road

RH150FR

Merrifield Lane

RH150ZH

Cowslip View

RH177QS

South Road

RH177RH

North Common Road

RH177GR

Kiln Wood Lane

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.