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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 77 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Bridge Population

4,834

Population density

1,040.8 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

38.68(+214%)

Violence and sexual offences

33.51(+6%)

Shoplifting

26.27(+229%)

Other theft

10.14(+81%)

Public order

10.14(+67%)

South East average

Demographics

British

4,175

86.35%

Other White

287

5.94%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1.26%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.18%

Other Asian

0.91%

Total population: 4,835

Economics

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £389,000 in Lewes Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,264,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£872,500	£645,250	£746,250	£998,750	£1,099,750
Flats	42	£262,500	£120,000	£208,125	£352,500	£448,750
Semi-Detached	9	£455,000	£392,000	£425,000	£467,000	£559,600
Terraced	35	£450,000	£287,000	£386,500	£625,000	£995,000

10 years median price trend in Lewes Bridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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