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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

BN79YW

Lewes Bridge

BN71UY

Mount Cottages

BN72BB

Chapel Hill

BN72RZ

Court Road

BN72BW

The Moorings

BN79SY

Lewes Bridge

BN71XU

High Street

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN72SJ

Stansfield Road

BN71YB

Lewes Castle

BN72UE

Buckwell Court

BN72PU

Church Row

BN72QX

Spences Lane

BN72LE

Friars Walk

BN72JR

De Grey Close

BN72HD

Spences Lane

BN71QU

The Avenue

BN72HA

Orchard Road

BN71BG

Rufus Close

BN72RT

Mill Road

BN72HH

Spences Field

BN72RJ

Malling Street

BN72FN

The Nurseries

BN79SL

Lewes Bridge

BN71PY

Ferrers Road

BN72FZ

Brooks Close

BN72LX

Lewes Bridge

BN72SU

Landport Road

BN79TH

Lewes Bridge

BN71PU

Gundreda Road

BN72FR

Fullers Passage

BN72HX

St Michaels Terrace

BN71BA

The Avenue

BN71DX

South Downs Road

BN72RD

Malling Street

BN72FA

Hillman Close

BN71XL

High Street

BN72PT

Spring Gardens

BN71PJ

Mildmay Road

BN79SS

Lewes Bridge

BN72AW

Cliffe High Street

BN72SF

Lee Road

BN72FD

Foundry Terrace

BN72HR

The Martlets

BN72FT

Greyfriars Court

BN72NB

Market Street

BN71PP

Fitzjohns Road

BN72QP

Offham Terrace

BN72XX

Rusbridge Lane

BN71AJ

South Downs Road

BN72DS

Talbot Terrace

BN72TS

Blois Road

BN72RS

Malling Hill

BN79TS

Lewes Bridge

BN72LN

High Street

BN72PZ

Lancaster Street

BN72LD

Eastgate Wharf

BN72RB

Malling Street

BN72UZ

Lewes Bridge

BN72DG

Fisher Street

BN72UA

Fitzroy Road

BN72NX

Green Wall

BN71YJ

Castle Ditch Lane

BN71YQ

Pipe Passage

BN72QF

St John Street

BN72HS

Church Lane

BN72WZ

Southdowns Road

BN72FL

Chandlers Wharf

BN72BY

Brooks Road

BN72DY

Malling

BN72TX

Crisp Road

BN71YU

Castle Lane

BN72FS

Friars Walk

BN72AQ

Railway Lane

BN71SF

South Downs Road

BN79TA

Lewes Bridge

BN72FJ

Foundry Passage

BN72TE

Pellbrook Road

BN79PE

South Downs Road

BN71YR

Westgate Street

BN79SH

Lewes Bridge

BN79SB

Lewes Bridge

BN72EU

Mealla Close

BN72HZ

Prince Charles Road

BN72TL

Meridian Road

Data Sources

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