Fieldway Ditchling, Lewes
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN6), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23301338.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Lewes costs £2,756 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 79% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stoneywish Country Park, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Silverdale Practice, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,120,000 | £1,120,000 | £1,120,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £499,999 | £499,999 | £499,999 |
| 2003 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2024 | 11 BN6 8UA | Detached | £1,300,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2021 | 7 BN6 8UA | Detached | £1,120,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2008 | 3 BN6 8UA | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | 3 BN6 8UA | Detached | £499,999 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 1 BN6 8UA | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2001 | 3 BN6 8UA | Detached | £335,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 198 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewes in 2026-27: Band D £2,756 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,837 | £2,144 | £2,450 | £2,756 | £3,369 | £3,981 | £4,594 | £5,512 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (33% of about 1,160 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land rear of 71 East End Lane Ditchling: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 68 Nye Lane and associated land, Ditchling: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 8UA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN6 8TU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN6 8TU | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| BN6 8UA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hassocks 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Plumpton 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Burgess Hill 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Bull Ditchling | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 Ockley Way | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 25.9 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Silverdale Practice | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ditchling Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Burgess Hill Police Station | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Hassocks | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoneywish Country Park 2.8 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 870 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 280 m west. 50 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 280 m west |
| Anne of Cleves House Wings Place | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m west |
| 28, West Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m west |
| Ditchling War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Jointer Copse | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Molehilly Shaw | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Reed Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewes: see them on the Lewes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| The Windmills Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downlands Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull BN6 8TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Green Welly BN6 8SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| The Nutmeg Tree BN6 8TS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Parkers of Ditchling BN6 8SY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| The White Horse BN6 8TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (5); On or near Parking Area (4); On or near East End Lane (2); On or near South Street (1); On or near Fieldway (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 61% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 26% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Charlton Gardens · The Twitten · Mulberry Lane · The Dymock's · Hideaway Place · East End Lane · South Street · Church Lane · High Street · West Street · Barnfield Gardens · Emett Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.