Upper Willingdon
Ward in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.805, 0.259 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 59 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01323 (Eastbourne) |
Upper Willingdon is a largely rural ward on the northern edge of Eastbourne, within the Wealden district of East Sussex. It occupies the higher ground around the village of Willingdon, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and open views towards the South Downs, so it feels more village than suburban despite its proximity to the coast.
The area retains a strong sense of history and community: a historic church and traditional cottages give a village core, while agriculture and pockets of chalk grassland and hedgerow wildlife reflect its rural economy and conservation interest. Many residents commute to nearby towns, but local clubs, village events and a quiet, pastoral character keep a distinct social identity.
Postcode districts covering Upper Willingdon
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Hastings 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Eastbourne 2 miles3.3 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Haywards Heath 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Burgess Hill 20 miles32.2 km
- East Grinstead 25 miles40.2 km
- Seaford 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Rottingdean 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Crowborough 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Hailsham 4.2 miles6.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Lower Willingdon Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Willingdon and Jevington Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hampden Park Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Ratton Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Polegate Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Polegate Central Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stone Cross Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Polegate North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Langney Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Old Town Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Eastbourne Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Upper Willingdon
BN20 9JE, BN20 9LL, BN22 0NJ, BN22 0RS, BN22 0QP, BN22 0PN, BN22 0RJ, BN22 0QQ, BN20 9LN … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 30.8 miles49.6 km
- London City Airport 49.1 miles79.1 km
- Hampden Park Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Polegate Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
Hotels near Upper Willingdon Ad
- Chalk Farm Ldc 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Port Hotel 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The View Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Langham Hotel Eastbourne 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Hydro Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Devonshire Park Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Olde Forge Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- East Beach Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Lansdowne, Eastbourne 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Grand Hotel Eastbourne 5 3.3 miles5.3 km
Local points of interest
- Gildredge Manor Estate 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Manor Gardens Gardens 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Priory Lane Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum Museum 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 3.1 miles5 km
- Sovereign Harbour Marina Marina 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sovereign Harbour Harbour 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Herstmonceux Place Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Herstmonceux Castle Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Port Newhaven Harbour 9 miles14.4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km