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Lewes Central & East

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About

Lewes Central & East is a historic area located in the heart of Lewes, East Sussex. The district features a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture, with landmarks like Lewes Castle and the High Street shaping its character. The area is known for its narrow streets and traditional buildings, many of which house independent shops, cafes, and pubs. The River Ouse runs nearby, adding to the natural setting.

The area has strong cultural ties, hosting events like the annual Lewes Bonfire celebrations. Public transport links, including the Lewes railway station, provide easy access to Brighton and London. The presence of schools, parks, and local amenities makes it a functional residential zone. The combination of history, community life, and convenience defines Lewes Central & East.

Area overview

On average Lewes Central & East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lewes Central & East is £42,500 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Lewes Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£960,000
Flats40£240,000
Semi-Detached25£536,500
Terraced65£485,000

10 years price trend in Lewes Central & East

All postcodes in Lewes Central & East

BN72GH

St Nicholas Lane

BN72LF

Pinwell Road

BN72RR

Malling Hill

BN72TG

De La Warr Green

BN72UB

Crisp Road

BN72YH

Brooks Road

BN86UP

South Downs Road

BN71BN

Park Road

BN71QS

The Avenue

BN71QT

Paddock Lane

BN71XL

Irelands Lane

BN71XS

Rotten Row

BN72AH

Bear Yard

BN72BA

Brook Street

BN72BH

Broomans Lane

BN72DH

Abinger Place

BN72HB

Orchard Road

BN72JS

Pinwell Road

BN72LD

Eastgate Wharf

BN72LZ

Broomans Lane

BN72ND

Albion Street

BN72QG

Marshall Lane

BN72RS

Malling Hill

BN71XT

Lewes Central & East

BN71YY

Castle Lane

BN72DD

Fisher Street

BN72LR

Eastgate Street

BN72QE

Earls Garden

BN71YQ

Lewes Central & East

BN71DA

Segrave Close

BN72DS

Talbot Terrace

BN72LG

Broomans Lane

BN72LP

Eastgate Street

BN72RN

Malling Street

BN72XZ

South Downs Road

BN79LE

South Downs Road

BN71UX

Castle Banks

BN71YJ

Castle Ditch Lane

BN72DG

Fisher Street

BN72JW

Harveys Way

BN72NN

Lewes Central & East

BN72PB

Greyfriars Court

BN72PH

North Street

BN72PT

Brook Street

BN72RF

Greyfriars Court

BN72TX

Blois Road

BN72WU

South Downs Road

BN71DB

Hill Road

BN71YN

New Road

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN71SF

South Downs Road

BN72BX

South Street

BN72ES

Buckhurst Close

BN72NZ

Fisher Street

BN72PP

Eastgate Street

BN72QA

Abinger Place

BN72TE

Fitzroy Road

BN72UG

Cliffe High Street

BN72UP

Lewes Central & East

BN79ED

South Downs Road

BN71BD

Landport Road

BN71BU

De Warrenne Road

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN71YW

New Road

BN72AR

Harveys Way

BN72HY

Malling Down

BN72JZ

St Nicholas Lane

BN72LT

Broomans Lane

BN72PL

North Street

BN72PU

Church Row

BN72SD

Lewes Central & East

BN72YJ

Brooks Road

BN71PS

Fitzjohns Road

BN71YZ

New Road

BN72BS

South Street

BN72DA

Pinwell Road

BN72EE

Lewes Central & East

BN72FQ

Brooks Road

BN72FR

Broomans Lane

BN72NF

Albion Street

BN72NT

Fisher Street

BN72TW

Buckwell Court

BN71PR

Christie Road

BN71YL

Well House Place

BN72DT

Talbot Terrace

BN72NU

Little East Street

BN86WB

South Downs Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.