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Lewes Priory

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About

Lewes Priory ward occupies the southeastern part of the town, stretching from the River Ouse eastwards towards the South Downs. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It contains the site of the former Lewes Priory, a significant Cluniac monastery founded in the 11th century. The remaining priory ruins and surrounding parkland form a central green space within the ward.

The ward includes the Malling Deanery area and is bordered by the railway line to the west. Local amenities are centred along streets like Priory Street and Lancaster Street. The historical legacy of the priory, largely demolished after the Dissolution, continues to define the area's identity. Its fragmented stonework was reused in buildings across the town, creating a tangible link to the medieval past within the modern urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Lewes Priory has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewes Priory is £69,627 per year. There are 5 schools in Lewes Priory: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lewes Priory is home to around 7,916 people, with a population density of about 1,449.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Priory Population
7,916
Population density
1,449.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.17(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.54(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.76(+98%)
Other crime
8.72(+361%)
Public order
7.07(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,751
85.28%
Other White
486
6.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
87
1.1%
Irish
78
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
70
0.88%
Total population: 7,916

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,509
53.77%
Level 3 (A level)
869
13.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
11.4%
No qualifications
630
9.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,526

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,452
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
966
29.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
380
11.73%
Social rents from council
299
9.23%
Other social rented
76
2.35%
Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Lewes Priory

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Lewes Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewes Priory 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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£957,000
Terraced44£515,000
Semi-Detached40£590,500
Flats10£257,500

10 years median price trend in Lewes Priory

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Priory.

All postcodes in Lewes Priory

BN71TY

Keere Street

BN73ND

Kingston Road

BN71UB

Paines Twitten

BN71FB

Lewes Priory

BN71PN

Clare Road

BN71HA

Bishops Drive

BN72UJ

Priory Villas

BN71LX

South Way

BN71PB

Nevill Terrace

BN71RH

St Annes Terrace

BN71HT

Southover High Street

BN71XP

Stewards Inn Lane

BN71DG

Bell Lane

BN71ER

Barons Down Road

BN71ET

Barons Down Road

BN71EU

Berkeley Row

BN71NG

East Way

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN71AR

Lodge Close

BN71WX

St Swithuns Lane

BN71ND

Nevill Crescent

BN71TG

Lewes Priory

BN71LP

Verralls Walk

BN71PD

Nevill Road

BN71PE

Lewes Priory

BN71EA

Lewes Priory

BN71LF

Valley Road

BN71EW

Montacute Road

BN71DJ

North Way

BN71NJ

Middle Way

BN71RG

Shelley Close

BN71QP

Juggs Close

BN71DF

St Anne's Crescent

BN79TJ

Lewes Priory

BN72UY

Mountfield Road

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN71SY

Ousedale Close

BN71SE

Wallands Park Rise

BN71HJ

Priory Street

BN72XR

Mountfield Road

BN71ST

De Montfort Road

BN71QB

Highdown Road

BN71NT

Mount Harry Road

BN71UW

St Andrews Lane

BN71PH

Nevill Road

BN71SN

Abergavenny Road

BN71EN

Montacute Road

BN71HG

Winterbourne Mews

BN71NF

Annes Path

BN71EH

Houndean Rise

BN71SR

De Montfort Road

BN71BH

Prince Edwards Road

BN71PY

Ferrers Road

BN71UJ

St Swithuns Terrace

BN71LW

Monks Lane

BN72XH

Greyfriars Court

BN71QA

Highdown Road

BN71JF

St Pancras Road

BN71EG

Houndean Rise

BN72XA

Mountfield Road

BN71XJ

High Street

BN73PS

Ham Lane

BN71RT

Western Road

BN71RS

Western Road

BN71RU

Tanners Brook

BN71JR

Manor Terrace

BN71PT

Gundreda Road

BN71UN

St Andrew's Lane

BN71PA

Spital Road

BN72XG

Ham Lane

BN71SP

De Montfort Road

BN71JL

The Course

BN71JP

Potters Lane

BN71EE

Downside

BN71JE

St Pancras Road

BN71SD

St Annes Crescent

BN71TR

Grange Road

BN71UP

St Andrews Place

BN71EX

Barons Walk

BN71PU

Gundreda Road

BN71NE

Cross Way

BN71JN

St Pancras Road

BN71NH

Middle Way

BN72XS

Mountfield Road

BN71XG

High Street

BN71NY

Mount Harry Road

BN71HR

St James Street

BN71SH

Valence Road

BN71HD

Warren Drive

BN71DR

Windover Crescent

BN71EJ

Houndean Rise

BN71EL

Southdown Avenue

BN71NX

Mount Harry Road

BN72YY

Station Road

BN71PX

Gundreda Road

BN71NP

Hamsey Crescent

BN71QG

Firle Crescent

BN72XP

Mountfield Road

BN71JY

Winterbourne Close

BN71PF

Nevill Road

Data Sources

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