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About

Lewes Castle ward is situated directly north of the historic town centre, encompassing the steep slopes of School Hill and the surrounding residential streets. The area is dominated by the Norman castle itself, which sits atop a prominent mound, offering views across the Ouse Valley. The ward's narrow, winding lanes and tight-knit housing reflect its medieval origins, with many structures built from the local flint.

A specific feature is the presence of the Barbican House Museum and the adjacent remains of Brack Mount, a second motte. The ward functions primarily as a quiet residential enclave, with local life centred around the castle grounds and the small independent shops lining the high street approach. The steep topography defines the character of the area, creating a distinct sense of separation from the commercial heart below.

Area overview

On average Lewes Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewes Castle is £58,820 per year. There are 1 schools in Lewes Castle: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lewes Castle is home to around 3,964 people, with a population density of about 3,049.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Castle Population
3,964
Population density
3,049.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.75(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.63(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.35(+76%)
Public order
5.8(-5%)
Shoplifting
5.3(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,489
88.06%
Other White
203
5.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
47
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
1.03%
Irish
38
0.96%
Total population: 3,962

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,475
45.95%
No qualifications
494
15.39%
Level 3 (A level)
449
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
340
10.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
578
32.66%
Owns with a mortgage
420
23.73%
Social rents from council
413
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
14.97%
Other social rented
41
2.32%
Total households: 1,770

Property prices in Lewes Castle

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Lewes Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewes Castle 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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£290,000
Semi-Detached2£566,500
Terraced26£475,000

10 years median price trend in Lewes Castle

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

All postcodes in Lewes Castle

BN71YE

High Street

BN71YB

Lewes Castle

BN72FP

Landport Farm Road

BN72UE

Buckwell Court

BN71BZ

Cromwell Place

BN71QX

Irelands Lane

BN71RD

Bradford Road

BN72TH

Churchill Road

BN72TP

Blois Road

BN71BQ

Queen Annes Close

BN71UU

Paddock Road

BN72QD

St John Street

BN72SJ

Stansfield Road

BN72SS

Evelyn Road

BN72TR

Blois Road

BN71YU

Castle Lane

BN71AD

Westgate Street

BN71BS

Sackville Close

BN71XU

High Street

BN72TZ

Waldshut Road

BN72UA

Fitzroy Road

BN72DE

Lewes Castle

BN71YS

Castle Gate

BN72QF

St John Street

BN72TA

Horsfield Road

BN71BG

Rufus Close

BN71DD

Eleanor Close

BN72TU

Crisp Road

BN71BP

De Warrenne Road

BN72DJ

White Hill

BN72ST

Evelyn Road

BN71QU

The Avenue

BN72PE

North Street

BN72QB

Sun Street

BN72SG

Lee Road

BN72DL

St Johns Terrace

BN72EA

Landport

BN72PY

Lancaster Street

BN72SU

Landport Road

BN71UZ

Castle Banks

BN72UD

Fitzroy Road

BN72YE

Lewes Castle

BN72SF

Lee Road

BN72SN

Arundel Green

BN72NJ

West Street

BN72DU

Toronto Terrace

BN72SP

Baxter Road

BN72TL

Meridian Road

BN71BX

King Henry's Road

BN71UT

Castle Rise

BN71YR

Westgate Street

BN72PZ

Lancaster Street

BN72SE

Lee Road

BN72TF

Pellbrook Road

BN72AA

Pelham Mews

BN72DX

Toronto Terrace

BN72QR

Offham Road

BN72TD

Horsfield Road

BN72TY

Crisp Road

BN71YG

Pipe Passage

BN72SR

Evelyn Road

BN72TJ

Churchill Road

BN71BJ

Prince Edwards Road

BN72DR

Pelham Terrace

BN72SH

Newton Road

BN72SQ

Yarrow Road

BN72XY

Landport Road

BN71BE

Prince Edwards Road

BN71TW

Paddock Lane

BN71YH

Mount Place

BN71UY

Mount Cottages

BN72NX

Green Wall

BN72QP

Offham Terrace

BN72TT

Blois Road

BN71YP

St Peters Place

BN72QT

Wallands Crescent

BN72TS

Blois Road

BN71BT

King Henrys Road

BN72DP

St Johns Hill

BN72PF

North Street

BN72QS

Lewes Castle

BN72SL

Stansfield Road

BN72SX

Landport Road

BN72SY

Eridge Green

BN71XX

High Street

BN71YT

Castle Precincts

BN72PJ

Corporation Villas

BN72PX

Lancaster Street

BN72QJ

Green Lane

BN72TB

Horsfield Road

BN72PS

Wellington Street

BN72TN

Kingsley Road

BN71BY

King Henrys Road

BN72PA

North Street

BN72QH

Edward Street

BN71YX

Paddock Terrace

BN72TG

De La Warr Green

BN72UB

Fitzroy Road

BN71BB

Rowans Court

BN71QS

The Avenue

Data Sources

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