Lower Willingdon
Ward in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.802, 0.233 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 57 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Lower Willingdon is a semi-rural ward in the district of Wealden, East Sussex, sitting just to the north of the seaside town of Eastbourne. It occupies the fringe between the lower slopes of the South Downs National Park and the low-lying wetlands of the Pevensey Levels, so the landscape is a mix of chalky fields, open countryside and village settlement.
The area retains a long local history visible in a compact village core with traditional cottages, a parish church and a village green, while modern housing and small business estates reflect its commuter and light-industry links with nearby towns. Community life tends to be village-centred, with local events and easy access to both coastal and countryside recreation, giving a blend of rural character and suburban convenience.
Postcode districts covering Lower Willingdon
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Hastings 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Eastbourne 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Haywards Heath 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Burgess Hill 19.2 miles31 km
- East Grinstead 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Seaford 6 miles9.6 km
- Rottingdean 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Crowborough 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Hailsham 4.6 miles7.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Upper Willingdon Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ratton Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Polegate Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hampden Park Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Old Town Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- South Downs Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Polegate Central Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Polegate North Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Long Man Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Lower Willingdon
BN20 9SB, BN26 5QE, BN20 9RH, BN26 5PD, BN20 9NA, BN20 9SD, BN26 5NL, BN20 9PS, BN20 9RP … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- London City Airport 49.2 miles79.2 km
- Polegate Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hampden Park Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Lower Willingdon Ad
- Chalk Farm Ldc 0.7 miles1.2 km
- The View Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Port Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Olde Forge Hotel 5.8 miles9.4 km
- East Beach Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
Schools in Lower Willingdon
- Willingdon Community School Secondary
- Willingdon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gildredge Manor Estate 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 4.3 miles7 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 11 miles17.7 km