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Lewes Central & East

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About

Lewes Central & East covers the town's High Street core and the streets that stretch east toward the railway station and Southover. The High Street runs along the valley floor beside the River Ouse, with the motte and keep of Lewes Castle sitting above the town. Narrow lanes and a mix of flint and brick buildings open onto small squares and riverbanks. The remains of Lewes Priory lie close to the centre, and public paths follow the river and link to suburban streets to the east.

Day-to-day life centres on independent shops, bakeries, galleries and a regular farmers' market in the centre, with cafés and pubs clustered along the main streets. Lewes railway station is a short walk from the High Street and provides frequent services to Brighton and London, shaping commuting patterns. Each November 5 several local bonfire societies process through the central streets with torchlit parades, marching bands and effigies, a long-established custom that draws residents and visitors to the town.

Area overview

On average Lewes Central & East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewes Central & East is £58,820 per year. There are 3 schools in Lewes Central & East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lewes Central & East is home to around 9,375 people, with a population density of about 1,544.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Central & East Population
9,375
Population density
1,544.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.27(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.53(+112%)
Shoplifting
14.83(+85%)
Public order
8.43(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,170
87.16%
Other White
515
5.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
114
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
107
1.14%
Irish
72
0.77%
Total population: 9,374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,663
47.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,127
14.49%
No qualifications
1,043
13.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
646
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 7,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,567
35.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,067
24.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
782
17.81%
Social rents from council
645
14.69%
Other social rented
186
4.24%
Total households: 4,390

Property prices in Lewes Central & East

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Lewes Central & East 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 Central & East 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 Central & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£887,500
Flats40£240,000
Semi-Detached10£555,750
Terraced54£472,500

10 years median price trend in Lewes Central & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Central & East.

All postcodes in Lewes Central & East

BN71PJ

Mildmay Road

BN71YE

High Street

BN72HA

Orchard Road

BN72JQ

Queens Road

BN72JU

Lansdown Place

BN72LA

St Nicholas Lane

BN71PT

Gundreda Road

BN71YB

Lewes Castle

BN72AN

Cliffe High Street

BN72BP

South Street

BN72DZ

Church Lane

BN72FG

Railway Lane

BN72FP

Landport Farm Road

BN72HN

Hereward Way

BN72UE

Buckwell Court

BN72UH

Farncombe Road

BN72JX

Walwers Lane

BN72RZ

Court Road

BN71BZ

Cromwell Place

BN71QX

Irelands Lane

BN71RD

Bradford Road

BN72BB

Chapel Hill

BN72BW

The Moorings

BN72HW

Hereward Way

BN72TH

Churchill Road

BN72TP

Blois Road

BN72YG

Brooks Road

BN72YL

Brooks Road

BN71BQ

Queen Annes Close

BN71UU

Paddock Road

BN72EU

Mealla Close

BN72LX

Lewes Bridge

BN72QD

St John Street

BN79FH

South Downs Road

BN79PE

South Downs Road

BN79PT

Lewes Bridge

BN79PU

Lewes Bridge

BN79QA

Lewes Bridge

BN71AE

South Downs Road

BN72EH

Hoopers Close

BN72FH

Crosshaven Place

BN72HZ

Prince Charles Road

BN72SJ

Stansfield Road

BN72SS

Evelyn Road

BN72TR

Blois Road

BN86QQ

South Downs Road

BN79ST

Lewes Bridge

BN79SX

Lewes Bridge

BN79SZ

Lewes Bridge

BN79TA

Lewes Bridge

BN79TD

Lewes Bridge

BN79TF

Lewes Bridge

BN79TL

Lewes Bridge

BN79TP

Lewes Bridge

BN79TQ

Lewes Bridge

BN79TR

Lewes Bridge

BN79TS

Lewes Bridge

BN71YU

Castle Lane

BN72BN

Malling Down

BN72EB

Beckett Way

BN72NS

High Street

BN71AD

Westgate Street

BN71BS

Sackville Close

BN71XU

High Street

BN72FE

The Spinneys

BN72GG

Walwers Lane

BN72HS

Church Lane

BN72JA

Church Lane

BN72TZ

Waldshut Road

BN72UA

Fitzroy Road

BN72AW

Cliffe High Street

BN72DE

Lewes Castle

BN72EJ

Harvard Close

BN72JJ

The Meadows

BN86JL

Southerham Lane

BN71PN

Clare Road

BN71YS

Castle Gate

BN72BT

South Street

BN72BU

South Street

BN72EN

Boughey Place

BN72HH

Spences Field

BN72LU

High Street

BN72LW

Pinwell Road

BN72JH

Barn Road

BN72QF

St John Street

BN72RE

Lewes Bridge

BN72RU

Mill Road

BN72BJ

Southdown Place

BN72RH

Malling Street

BN72AP

Englishs Passage

BN72HJ

Hereward Way

BN72TA

Horsfield Road

BN71BG

Rufus Close

BN72AX

Timber Yard Cottages

BN72JE

Queens Road

BN72JR

De Grey Close

BN72LN

High Street

BN72RJ

Malling Street

BN71BL

Prince Edwards Road

BN71DD

Eleanor Close

Data Sources

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