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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. Lewes Castle is home to around 3,964 people, with a population density of about 3,049.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
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
33.05(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.67(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.87(+115%)
Shoplifting
7.82(-2%)
Public order
5.8(-4%)
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

Median price£415,000
Price per sq ft£538
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£351K – £570K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £538 per square foot) in Lewes Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,304,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewes Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,142,000£637
Semi-Detached8£530,000£572
Terraced29£415,000£560
Flats10£233,750£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewes Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£520,000£227,000£860,000£410,000
2017£1,060,000£251,500£338,000£385,000
2018£767,500£280,000£330,000£325,000
2019£645,000£262,750£325,000£342,000
2020£950,000£300,000£331,250£345,000
2021£1,075,000£325,000£425,000£485,000
2022£1,102,500£282,500£391,750£485,750
2023£1,431,250£260,000£503,350£447,500
2024£1,092,500£265,500£592,500£495,000
2025£1,477,000£207,500£383,000£470,000
2026£980,000£287,250£530,000£439,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£428£422£463£514
2017£522£377£373£400
2018£456£453£365£439
2019£513£394£379£403
2020£483£433£422£489
2021£498£453£430£550
2022£590£422£471£569
2023£675£435£554£547
2024£495£408£476£520
2025£579£397£448£582
2026£646£389£572£589
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Lewes Castle

Is Lewes Castle safe?

Lewes Castle records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lewes Castle?

The median sale price in Lewes Castle is £415,000 (about £538 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Lewes Castle?

Lewes Castle scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lewes Castle sits around rank 18,852 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lewes Castle?

The average household income in Lewes Castle is around £58,820 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lewes Castle?

Lewes Castle is represented by 2 elected councillors: Nicolas Kortalla-Bird (Green Party) and Wendy Maples (Green Party).

All postcodes in Lewes Castle

BN72TH

Churchill Road

BN72TF

Pellbrook Road

BN71DB

Hill Road

BN71XS

High Street

BN72SH

Newton Road

BN72YE

Lewes Castle

BN71BN

Park Road

BN72QP

Offham Terrace

BN72TN

Kingsley Road

BN71BG

Rufus Close

BN71YN

New Road

BN72PY

Lancaster Street

BN71BB

Rowans Court

BN71BS

Sackville Close

BN72DU

Toronto Terrace

BN72DE

Lewes Castle

BN72QS

Lewes Castle

BN72SR

Evelyn Road

BN72SL

Stansfield Road

BN72UE

Buckwell Court

BN72TQ

Fuller Road

BN72SG

Lee Road

BN71XL

High Street

BN72DT

Talbot Terrace

BN71DD

Eleanor Close

BN72SJ

Stansfield Road

BN72QD

St John Street

BN72TY

Crisp Road

BN72PE

North Street

BN72TU

Crisp Road

BN72SN

Arundel Green

BN72EA

Landport

BN72PP

Waterloo Place

BN71XT

High Street

BN71XU

High Street

BN72SY

Eridge Green

BN72SE

Lee Road

BN71YS

Castle Gate

BN71XX

High Street

BN72NJ

West Street

BN72SQ

Yarrow Road

BN71DA

Segrave Close

BN72QJ

Phoenix Place

BN72QF

St John Street

BN72NX

Green Wall

BN71QX

Irelands Lane

BN72TD

Horsfield Road

BN72PH

North Street

BN72TR

Blois Road

BN72QR

Offham Road

BN72BA

Brook Street

BN72DH

Mount Pleasant

BN72DX

Toronto Terrace

BN72SS

Evelyn Road

BN71YL

Wellhouse Place

BN72PX

Lancaster Street

BN71BQ

Queen Annes Close

BN72PS

Wellington Street

BN71RD

Bradford Road

BN72DJ

White Hill

BN72DG

Fisher Street

BN71AD

Westgate Street

BN71BU

King Henrys Road

BN71YW

New Road

BN72QG

Brooks Road

BN72DP

St Johns Hill

BN72NZ

West Street

BN72DR

Pelham Terrace

BN71UX

Garden Cottages

BN71YH

Mount Place

BN72UA

Fitzroy Road

BN72QA

Abinger Place

BN72SU

Landport Road

BN72TJ

Churchill Road

BN71TW

Paddock Lane

BN71BY

King Henrys Road

BN71QU

The Avenue

BN72SP

Baxter Road

BN72PJ

Corporation Villas

BN72QE

St John Street

BN72TW

Hayward Road

BN72AA

Pelham Mews

BN71YB

Lewes Castle

BN72PZ

Lancaster Street

BN72TB

Horsfield Road

BN71YY

New Road

BN72TA

Horsfield Road

BN72TX

Crisp Road

BN72QT

Wallands Crescent

BN72TG

De La Warr Green

BN71BT

King Henrys Road

BN71YG

Pipe Passage

BN71YU

Castle Lane

BN72FP

Landport Farm Road

BN71YZ

Castle Terrace

BN72UB

Fitzroy Road

BN71YP

St Peters Place

BN72TZ

Waldshut Road

BN72PA

North Street

BN72PU

Church Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.