About Lindfield in West Sussex

Thinking of a move to Lindfield or one of the villages nearby? This corner of West Sussex has real character, and having let and sold houses here for many years, we’ve come to know it well. Here’s a bit of background on the village, its history and its community, whether you’re already local or just weighing up the move.

Lindfield means “open land with lime trees.” Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s a beautiful village in the heart of Mid Sussex, with a wonderful pond and village green used for many local activities, including cricket. The pretty, lime tree-lined High Street is flanked with period houses and cottages, alongside a good selection of shops.

History

The parish church, All Saints, stands at the top of the High Street, its history going back to 1098. One of the oldest houses in the village is Church House, formerly known as The Tiger, and still referred to by locals as “The Tiger.”

At the bottom of the High Street, the natural, spring-fed pond is home to fish, ducks and herons. Beyond it lies the Common, central to village celebrations and leisure activities.

Lindfield was once part of the thriving Wealden iron industry. As early as 1539, William Levett of Buxted, a county curate with a thriving sideline in iron and armaments, was recorded extracting iron ore at Lindfield. Later, the Henslowe family of Lindfield were actively engaged in the iron milling business.

Today, many Lindfield residents make the most of village life alongside the convenience of a fast mainline railway to Gatwick, London and the coast from Haywards Heath station, just over two miles away.

Local Community

The area has much to offer all generations, from good schooling to commuting links, solid road networks and social amenities that cover every age group.

If you’re thinking of buying, selling or letting in Lindfield, we’d be glad to help. Some years ago, David Blake MRICS FAAV and Chris Tipping FRICS FAAV established a professional services department at our Haywards Heath office, providing planning and development advice alongside professional valuations and agricultural consultancy. With a presence for professional services in Mid Sussex, our team covers the full range of property and land-related matters across the area.