Downland Villages
Ward in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.931, -0.2 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 26 16 |
Downland Villages is a largely rural ward in the district of Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, characterised by rolling chalk downland, pasture and arable fields punctuated by small clusters of villages and hamlets. The landscape offers wide views and a network of footpaths and bridleways, with much of the character shaped by traditional Sussex features such as flint churches, historic farmsteads and pockets of designated conservation land.
Community life revolves around parish churches, village halls, local pubs and occasional agricultural shows; farming remains an important part of the local economy, though many households now commute to nearby towns. The area has a strong conservation and community ethos, making it popular with walkers, equestrians and those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle within reach of larger centres and the nearby South Downs.
Postcode districts covering Downland Villages
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Crawley 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Eastbourne 23.6 miles38 km
- Worthing 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 24.9 miles40 km
- Bognor Regis 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Littlehampton 16.8 miles27 km
- Reigate 21 miles33.8 km
- Redhill 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Horsham 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Haywards Heath 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Burgess Hill 3.4 miles5.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Albourne Green Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Albourne Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hurstpierpoint Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sayers Common Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newtimber Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Woodmancote Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Twineham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Poynings Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hassocks Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Burgess Hill Victoria Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Downland Villages
BN45 7FB, RH17 5NP, BN6 9LJ, BN6 9JD, RH17 5NG, BN6 9HL, BN45 7FQ, BN6 9LD, BN45 7BN … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 15.6 miles25.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 38.9 miles62.7 km
- Hassocks Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Burgess Hill Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
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Schools in Downland Villages
- Albourne C of E Primary School Primary
- LVS Hassocks Independent - special
- Twineham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kingley Vale Forest 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 7 miles11.2 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Shoreham Library Library 7.5 miles12 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.9 km