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Area guide · Wealden

Living in Lower Willingdon

A snapshot of life in Lower Willingdon, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Lower Willingdon is a village in Wealden, South East with a population of 6,126. The average house price is £371,037 and the overall crime rate is 41.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Lower Willingdon ranks

Population

6,126

Avg House Price

£371,037

Crime Rate

41.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

307 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,703.5

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Lower Willingdon. The figures below are sourced from Polegate, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Lower Willingdon's detached homes (£549,067) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£153,069).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Lower Willingdon prices have risen 21% over the last 9 years (£306,654 → £371,037).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£549,067£445,00051
Semi-Detached£330,192£320,00091
Terraced£319,950£285,00025
Flat£153,069£153,50024

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Lower Willingdon is 41.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Lower Willingdon: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary1
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Willingdon Community SchoolSecondaryGood
Willingdon Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Lower Willingdon averages 307 Mbps — 207% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Lower Willingdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70
% Rated C or Above60.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population6,126
Median Age48.2
Median Household Income£30,703.5
Employment Rate53.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Lower Willingdon?
The average house price in Lower Willingdon is £371,037 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Lower Willingdon?
The most affordable entry point in Lower Willingdon is a flat, with an average price of £153,069.
Is Lower Willingdon a safe place to live?
Lower Willingdon has a recorded crime rate of 41.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Lower Willingdon?
Lower Willingdon has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Lower Willingdon?
Average broadband download speeds in Lower Willingdon are around 307 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.4% of premises.
How big is Lower Willingdon?
Lower Willingdon is a settlement in Wealden with a population of approximately 6,126.

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