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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

BN72AF

High Street

BN72BY

Brooks Road

BN72FA

Hillman Close

BN72HX

St Michaels Terrace

BN72JN

Cranmer Close

BN72LE

Friars Walk

BN72TU

Crisp Road

BN72AZ

Thomas Street

BN72HP

Coombe Road

BN72BE

Cuilfail

BN72EZ

Mantell Close

BN72HE

Spences Lane

BN72JY

St Nicholas Lane

BN72NW

Spences Lane

BN71BP

De Warrenne Road

BN72HU

Malling Close

BN72DJ

White Hill

BN72ST

Evelyn Road

BN72UQ

Wheatsheaf Gardens

BN71QU

The Avenue

BN71DX

South Downs Road

BN72EW

Peckham Close

BN72FJ

Foundry Passage

BN72PE

North Street

BN72QX

Spences Lane

BN72XX

Rusbridge Lane

BN71AL

South Downs Road

BN72AD

High Street

BN72EG

Old Malling Way

BN72EY

Dunvan Close

BN72FY

Brooks Road

BN72QB

Sun Street

BN72AT

Morris Road

BN72SG

Lee Road

BN71PX

Gundreda Road

BN72AQ

Railway Lane

BN72BZ

Southcliffe

BN72DL

St Johns Terrace

BN72EA

Landport

BN72EF

Old Malling Way

BN72PY

Lancaster Street

BN72SU

Landport Road

BN72FN

The Nurseries

BN72HD

Spences Lane

BN71UZ

Castle Banks

BN72FL

Chandlers Wharf

BN72HL

Hereward Way

BN72UD

Fitzroy Road

BN72YE

Lewes Castle

BN72BQ

Cuilfail Mews

BN72EX

Monks Way

BN72HT

Church Lane

BN72SF

Lee Road

BN72SN

Arundel Green

BN72NJ

West Street

BN72DU

Toronto Terrace

BN72JT

Lansdown Place

BN72FT

Greyfriars Court

BN72SP

Baxter Road

BN72TL

Meridian Road

BN71BX

King Henry's Road

BN71AJ

South Downs Road

BN71UT

Castle Rise

BN71YR

Westgate Street

BN72BL

The Lynchets

BN72ER

Russell Row

BN72GQ

South Downs Road

BN72HQ

Spences Lane

BN72NB

Market Street

BN72PZ

Lancaster Street

BN72SE

Lee Road

BN72TF

Pellbrook Road

BN72YN

Lewes Bridge

BN72AA

Pelham Mews

BN72DX

Toronto Terrace

BN72FF

The Nurseries

BN72FX

Brooks Road

BN72QR

Offham Road

BN72RB

Malling Street

BN72RD

Malling Street

BN72TD

Horsfield Road

BN72TY

Crisp Road

BN85AA

Ringmer Road

BN71YG

Pipe Passage

BN72ET

Stoneham Close

BN72SR

Evelyn Road

BN72WZ

Southdowns Road

BN72FZ

Brooks Close

BN72TJ

Churchill Road

BN71BJ

Prince Edwards Road

BN72DR

Pelham Terrace

BN72FS

Friars Walk

BN72SH

Newton Road

BN72SQ

Yarrow Road

BN72UZ

Lewes Bridge

BN72ED

Godfrey Close

BN72FD

Foundry Terrace

BN72JD

Deanery Close

BN72AU

Timberyard Lane

BN72JF

Queens Road

Data Sources

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