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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

BN72PH

North Street

BN72PT

Spring Gardens

BN72TX

Crisp Road

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN71SF

South Downs Road

BN72BX

Wille Cottages

BN72QA

Abinger Place

BN72TE

Pellbrook Road

BN79ED

South Downs Road

BN71DB

Hill Road

BN71YN

New Road

BN72ES

Buckhurst Close

BN72NZ

West Street

BN72PP

Waterloo Place

BN72UG

Cliffe High Street

BN72WU

South Downs Road

BN71BU

King Henrys Road

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN72AR

Harveys Way

BN72HY

Prince Charles Road

BN72LT

Broomans Lane

BN71PS

Fitzjohns Road

BN72DA

Station Street

BN72EE

Russell Row

BN72TW

Hayward Road

BN71BD

Prince Edwards Road

BN71YW

New Road

BN72JZ

St Nicholas Lane

BN72PL

North Street

BN72PU

Church Row

BN72RG

Malling Street

BN72YJ

Brooks Road

BN71YZ

Castle Terrace

BN72BS

South Street

BN72FQ

Thomas Street

BN72FR

Fullers Passage

BN72NT

Market Lane

BN71PR

Fitzjohns Road

BN86WB

South Downs Road

BN71YL

Wellhouse Place

BN72DT

Talbot Terrace

BN72NU

Little East Street

BN71BA

The Avenue

BN72DN

Brooks Road

BN72NR

Broomans Lane

BN72PD

North Street

BN72RT

Mill Road

BN72TQ

Fuller Road

BN72UP

Lewes Bridge

BN79EU

South Downs Road

BN79HE

South Downs Road

BN79HX

South Downs Road

BN79JP

South Downs Road

BN79LE

South Downs Road

BN79LJ

South Downs Road

BN79LP

South Downs Road

BN79LS

South Downs Road

BN79NS

South Downs Road

BN79NU

South Downs Road

BN79NZ

South Downs Road

BN79PG

South Downs Road

BN79PX

Lewes Bridge

BN79SB

Lewes Bridge

BN79SD

Lewes Bridge

BN79SE

Lewes Bridge

BN79SF

Lewes Bridge

BN79SG

Lewes Bridge

BN79SH

Lewes Bridge

BN79SJ

Lewes Bridge

BN79SL

Lewes Bridge

BN79SN

Lewes Bridge

BN79SP

Lewes Bridge

BN79SQ

Lewes Bridge

BN79SR

Lewes Bridge

BN79SS

Lewes Bridge

BN79SU

Lewes Bridge

BN79SW

Lewes Bridge

BN79SY

Lewes Bridge

BN79TB

Lewes Bridge

BN79TE

Lewes Bridge

BN79TG

Lewes Bridge

BN79TH

Lewes Bridge

BN79TN

Lewes Bridge

BN79YW

Lewes Bridge

BN72NN

Lewes Bridge

Data Sources

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