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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.

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.