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About

Lewes Bridge ward occupies the northeastern section of the town, centred on the River Ouse and its namesake crossing. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments, and includes the industrial estates of Malling Brooks. The Phoenix industrial estate, a significant local employer, is located here, alongside the town's main leisure centre and cinema complex.

The ward's landscape is defined by water, containing the river, the Lewes Brooks wetland nature reserve, and parts of the railway viaduct. It is a key transit point, containing the main railway station connecting Lewes to London and the coast. The presence of the Pells outdoor swimming pool, fed by a natural spring, is a notable local facility within the ward's green spaces.

Area overview

On average Lewes Bridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewes Bridge is £58,820 per year. There are 1 schools in Lewes Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lewes Bridge is home to around 4,834 people, with a population density of about 1,040.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Bridge Population
4,834
Population density
1,040.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.58(+207%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.06(+2%)
Shoplifting
24.41(+204%)
Public order
11.58(+90%)
Other theft
8.69(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,175
86.35%
Other White
287
5.94%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
61
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
1.18%
Other Asian
44
0.91%
Total population: 4,835

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,881
46.1%
Level 3 (A level)
610
14.95%
No qualifications
522
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
470
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 4,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
848
35.59%
Owns with a mortgage
558
23.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
515
21.61%
Social rents from council
230
9.65%
Other social rented
145
6.08%
Total households: 2,383

Property prices in Lewes Bridge

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Lewes Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,264,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewes Bridge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewes Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£872,500
Flats33£240,000
Semi-Detached6£501,750
Terraced28£462,500

10 years median price trend in Lewes Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Bridge.

All postcodes in Lewes Bridge

BN72FL

Chandlers Wharf

BN72HL

Hereward Way

BN72BQ

Cuilfail Mews

BN72EX

Monks Way

BN72HT

Church Lane

BN72JT

Lansdown Place

BN72FT

Greyfriars Court

BN71AJ

South Downs Road

BN72BL

The Lynchets

BN72ER

Russell Row

BN72GQ

South Downs Road

BN72HQ

Spences Lane

BN72NB

Market Street

BN72YN

Lewes Bridge

BN72FF

The Nurseries

BN72FX

Brooks Road

BN72RB

Malling Street

BN72RD

Malling Street

BN85AA

Ringmer Road

BN72ET

Stoneham Close

BN72WZ

Southdowns Road

BN72FZ

Brooks Close

BN72FS

Friars Walk

BN72UZ

Lewes Bridge

BN72ED

Godfrey Close

BN72FD

Foundry Terrace

BN72JD

Deanery Close

BN72AU

Timberyard Lane

BN72JF

Queens Road

BN71WA

South Downs Road

BN72JL

Riverdale

BN72DY

Malling

BN72HR

The Martlets

BN72LJ

East Street

BN72FB

Brooks Road

BN72HG

Spences Lane

BN72RL

Malling Hill

BN72UF

Greyfriars Court

BN72JG

Queens Road

BN72LB

Lewes Bridge

BN72FW

Park Drive

BN72NH

High Street

BN72EL

Lambert Place

BN72EQ

Bridgewick Close

BN72FU

Blakes Walk

BN72RY

Malling Street

BN72HF

Spences Lane

BN72QW

Waite Close

BN72RA

Malling Street

BN72SA

Court Road

BN72BF

Brewhouse Mews

BN72JB

Fitzgerald Road

BN72AS

Foundry Lane

BN72GH

St Nicholas Lane

BN72LF

Friars Walk

BN72YH

Brooks Road

BN72EP

Old Malling Way

BN72RR

Malling Hill

BN84XB

South Downs Road

BN86UP

South Downs Road

BN72BH

Broomans Terrace

BN72HB

Orchard Road

BN72JS

Pinwell Road

BN72LZ

Styles Field

BN72ND

Albion Street

BN72RS

Malling Hill

BN72AH

Cliffe High Street

BN72LD

Eastgate Wharf

BN72LR

Eastgate Street

BN72DD

High Street

BN72LP

Eastgate Street

BN72RN

The Spinneys

BN72LG

Friars Walk

BN72XZ

Southdowns Road

BN72RF

Court Road

BN72JW

Harveys Way

BN71SF

South Downs Road

BN72BX

Wille Cottages

BN79ED

South Downs Road

BN72ES

Buckhurst Close

BN72UG

Cliffe High Street

BN72WU

South Downs Road

BN72AR

Harveys Way

BN72HY

Prince Charles Road

BN72LT

Broomans Lane

BN72DA

Station Street

BN72EE

Russell Row

BN72JZ

St Nicholas Lane

BN72RG

Malling Street

BN72YJ

Brooks Road

BN72BS

South Street

BN72FQ

Thomas Street

BN72FR

Fullers Passage

BN86WB

South Downs Road

BN72DN

Brooks Road

BN72NR

Broomans Lane

BN72RT

Mill Road

BN72UP

Lewes Bridge

BN79EU

South Downs Road

BN79HE

South Downs Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.