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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 70 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
70
Deprivation level
5/10
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
31.25(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.84(+126%)
Shoplifting
16.85(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.71(+51%)
Public order
7.68(+27%)
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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lewes Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,304,000.

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
Detached5£975,000
Flats49£260,000
Semi-Detached17£467,000
Terraced60£440,000

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

BN72SY

Eridge Green

BN72TQ

Fuller Road

BN72PD

North Street

BN72JD

Deanery Close

BN72TZ

Waldshut Road

BN72PF

North Street

BN72YJ

Brooks Road

BN71AD

Westgate Street

BN72TU

Crisp Road

BN72PH

North Street

BN72PA

North Street

BN72SA

Court Road

BN72HN

Hereward Way

BN72TW

Hayward Road

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN72TR

Blois Road

BN72XZ

Southdowns Road

BN72HT

Church Lane

BN72BU

South Street

BN71YS

Castle Gate

BN72GH

St Nicholas Lane

BN79LP

South Downs Road

BN72EE

Russell Row

BN72TP

Blois Road

BN72UD

Fitzroy Road

BN72PX

Lancaster Street

BN72BZ

Southcliffe

BN72QB

Sun Street

BN72ER

Russell Row

BN72PE

North Street

BN72DP

St Johns Hill

BN86WB

South Downs Road

BN72RY

Malling Street

BN72ET

Stoneham Close

BN79FH

South Downs Road

BN72EW

Peckham Close

BN79NZ

South Downs Road

BN72ST

Evelyn Road

BN72EG

Old Malling Way

BN79SQ

Lewes Bridge

BN72FP

Landport Farm Road

BN72UF

Greyfriars Court

BN72HB

Orchard Road

BN79PU

Lewes Bridge

BN79SU

Lewes Bridge

BN72JZ

St Nicholas Lane

BN79SW

Lewes Bridge

BN72FX

Brooks Road

BN72JT

Lansdown Place

BN71QT

The Avenue

BN72PJ

Corporation Villas

BN72LA

St Nicholas Lane

BN71YE

High Street

BN72RE

Lewes Bridge

BN79TE

Lewes Bridge

BN72QE

St John Street

BN79PX

Lewes Bridge

BN72BA

Brook Street

BN71BY

King Henrys Road

BN72TJ

Churchill Road

BN72SR

Evelyn Road

BN71WA

South Downs Road

BN72EF

Old Malling Way

BN72EZ

Mantell Close

BN72AS

Foundry Lane

BN72LR

Eastgate Street

BN72SG

Lee Road

BN72AT

Morris Road

BN72NW

Spences Lane

BN72TY

Crisp Road

BN72PP

Waterloo Place

BN72GQ

South Downs Road

BN71UZ

Castle Banks

BN72JB

Fitzgerald Road

BN72DZ

Church Lane

BN72AU

Timberyard Lane

BN72SL

Stansfield Road

BN72FG

Railway Lane

BN72RN

The Spinneys

BN71XT

High Street

BN71YZ

Castle Terrace

BN72ES

Buckhurst Close

BN71YP

St Peters Place

BN72JN

Cranmer Close

BN72TN

Kingsley Road

BN72FB

Brooks Road

BN71BQ

Queen Annes Close

BN72YG

Brooks Road

BN71BE

Prince Edwards Road

BN72BF

Brewhouse Mews

BN71BX

King Henry's Road

BN79TQ

Lewes Bridge

BN79QA

Lewes Bridge

BN72AH

Cliffe High Street

BN72QJ

Phoenix Place

BN79TB

Lewes Bridge

BN72FU

Blakes Walk

BN72LB

Lewes Bridge

BN71YW

New Road

BN72BH

Broomans Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.