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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

BN72XY

Landport Road

BN71BE

Prince Edwards Road

BN71TW

Paddock Lane

BN71WA

South Downs Road

BN72JL

Riverdale

BN71YH

Mount Place

BN72DY

Malling

BN72HR

The Martlets

BN72LJ

East Street

BN71UY

Mount Cottages

BN72FB

Brooks Road

BN72HG

Spences Lane

BN72NX

Green Wall

BN72QP

Offham Terrace

BN72RL

Malling Hill

BN72TT

Blois Road

BN72UF

Greyfriars Court

BN71YP

St Peters Place

BN72JG

Queens Road

BN72LB

Lewes Bridge

BN72QT

Wallands Crescent

BN72TS

Blois Road

BN71BT

King Henrys Road

BN71PY

Ferrers Road

BN72DP

St Johns Hill

BN72FW

Park Drive

BN72NH

High Street

BN72PF

North Street

BN72QS

Lewes Castle

BN72SL

Stansfield Road

BN72SX

Landport Road

BN72SY

Eridge Green

BN71XX

High Street

BN71YT

Castle Precincts

BN72EL

Lambert Place

BN72EQ

Bridgewick Close

BN72FU

Blakes Walk

BN72PJ

Corporation Villas

BN72PX

Lancaster Street

BN72QJ

Green Lane

BN72RY

Malling Street

BN72TB

Horsfield Road

BN72HF

Spences Lane

BN72PS

Wellington Street

BN72QW

Waite Close

BN72RA

Malling Street

BN72SA

Court Road

BN72TN

Kingsley Road

BN72BF

Brewhouse Mews

BN71BY

King Henrys Road

BN72JB

Fitzgerald Road

BN72PA

North Street

BN72QH

Edward Street

BN71YX

Paddock Terrace

BN72AS

Foundry Lane

BN72GH

St Nicholas Lane

BN72LF

Friars Walk

BN72TG

De La Warr Green

BN72UB

Fitzroy Road

BN72YH

Brooks Road

BN71BB

Rowans Court

BN71PP

Fitzjohns Road

BN71PU

Gundreda Road

BN72EP

Old Malling Way

BN72RR

Malling Hill

BN84XB

South Downs Road

BN86UP

South Downs Road

BN71QS

The Avenue

BN71QT

The Avenue

BN71XL

High Street

BN71XS

High Street

BN72BA

Brook Street

BN72BH

Broomans Terrace

BN72HB

Orchard Road

BN72JS

Pinwell Road

BN72LZ

Styles Field

BN72ND

Albion Street

BN72RS

Malling Hill

BN71BN

Park Road

BN72AH

Cliffe High Street

BN72DH

Mount Pleasant

BN72LD

Eastgate Wharf

BN72QG

Brooks Road

BN72LR

Eastgate Street

BN72QE

St John Street

BN71XT

High Street

BN71YY

New Road

BN72DD

High Street

BN71DA

Segrave Close

BN71YQ

Pipe Passage

BN72DS

Talbot Terrace

BN72LP

Eastgate Street

BN72RN

The Spinneys

BN72LG

Friars Walk

BN72XZ

Southdowns Road

BN72DG

Fisher Street

BN72RF

Court Road

BN71UX

Garden Cottages

BN71YJ

Castle Ditch Lane

BN72JW

Harveys Way

Data Sources

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