What are house prices in Lewes Priory?

Based on 98 recent sales, the median price is £595,500; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What home types are most common in Lewes Priory?

Housing mix: semi-detached 34.5%, terraced 28.2%.

How much social housing is near Lewes Priory?

About 9.9% across the Lewes Priory area.

How many households are in Lewes Priory?

There are 3,239 households in Lewes Priory

How deprived is Lewes Priory?

Deprivation score 2/10 (rank 26078 of 32844 in country).

What's the Lewes Priory population and density?

Lewes Priory population is 7,916 with density 1449.4 per km².

What are prices by property type in Lewes Priory?

Latest medians: Detached £800,000, Semi-detached £630,000, Terraced £504,000, Flats £225,000.

What's the average income in Lewes Priory?

Average resident income is about £52,889 per year.

How safe is Lewes Priory?

Crime level in Lewes Priory is moderate with about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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Q: What schools in Lewes Priory and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Lewes Priory: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

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About

Lewes Priory ward is located in the eastern part of Lewes, a historic town in East Sussex. The area is known for its proximity to the ruins of Lewes Priory, a medieval Cluniac monastery founded in the 11th century. The ward includes residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by the River Ouse to the west and the South Downs to the east, offering easy access to green spaces and walking trails.

The ward features local amenities such as schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents. Public transport links provide connections to Brighton and other nearby towns. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to Lewes town center, with its markets, pubs, and cultural events. The presence of the priory ruins adds a historical dimension to the ward, attracting visitors interested in heritage.

Area overview

On average Lewes Priory has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 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 of residents in Lewes Priory is £52,889 per year. There are 5 schools in Lewes Priory: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

9.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lewes Priory Population

7,916

Population density

1,449.4 per km²

Demographics

British

6,751

85.28%

Other White

486

6.14%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.1%

Irish

0.99%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.88%

Total population: 7,916

Housing

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

2.35%

Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Lewes Priory

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £595,500 in Lewes Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,640,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£800,000	£390,000	£662,500	£975,000	£1,375,000
Flats	10	£225,000	£156,825	£194,750	£267,500	£329,550
Semi-Detached	29	£630,000	£414,000	£525,000	£740,000	£1,003,500
Terraced	38	£504,000	£364,850	£435,000	£692,500	£814,800

10 years price trend in Lewes Priory

All postcodes in Lewes Priory

BN71SH

Valence Road

BN71UW

St Andrew's Lane

BN72XS

Mountfield Road

BN73ND

Kingston Road

BN71DS

North Way

BN71EJ

Houndean Rise

BN71JG

St Pancras Road

BN71UN

St Andrew's Lane

BN72YY

Dorset Road

BN71AB

Southover Road

BN71HQ

Lewes West

BN71JA

Cockshut Road

BN71JJ

Cleve Terrace

BN71LA

Bell Lane

BN71NY

Mount Harry Road

BN71PA

Lewes West

BN71XG

St Andrew's Lane

BN71DP

Windover Crescent

BN71HW

Winterbourne Lane

BN71HX

Lewes West

BN71HY

St Pancras Gardens

BN71LS

Lewes West

BN71NL

Middle Way

BN71NP

Hamsey Crescent

BN71NT

Mount Harry Road

BN71TX

Grange Road

BN71TY

Grange Road

BN72UX

Mountfield Road

BN71DF

St Anne's Crescent

BN71AR

Lodge Close

BN71LH

Dale Road

BN71PD

The Gallops

BN71PY

Ferrers Road

BN71TL

Eastport Lane

BN71TR

Grange Road

BN71UE

St Anne's Crescent

BN71XE

Lewes West

BN72UJ

Mountfield Road

BN71RZ

St Anne's Crescent

BN71HZ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71JY

Winterbourne Close

BN71NJ

Middle Way

BN71RU

Garden Street

BN71ST

De Montfort Road

BN72DB

Lewes West

BN72XN

Mountfield Road

BN71LX

South Way

BN71QG

Firle Crescent

BN71UD

St Martin's Lane

BN72XP

Mountfield Road

BN71HN

Winterbourne Lane

BN71HS

Lewes West

BN71EN

Houndean Rise

BN71LT

Hawkenbury Way

BN71NX

Mount Harry Road

BN71PP

Fitzjohns Road

BN71PU

Clare Road

BN73JH

Lewes West

BN71JP

Potter's Lane

BN71EW

Montacute Road

BN71NH

Cross Way

BN71RH

Irelands Lane

BN71UG

Watergate Lane

BN72XH

Greyfriars Court

BN71RS

Lewes West

BN71EB

Barn Hatch Close

BN71HJ

Mount Street

BN71HU

Bell Lane

BN71LY

Hawkenbury Way

BN71QD

Highdown Road

BN71QH

Hill Road

BN72UY

Mountfield Road

BN72XA

Ham Lane

BN71HT

Lewes West

BN71NG

Downs Close

BN71PB

Lewes West

BN71SR

Abergavenny Road

BN71TG

Lewes West

BN73NA

Cranedown

BN73NB

Cockshut Road

BN71FB

Lewes West

BN71LD

Delaware Road

BN71LE

Valley Road

BN72XR

Mountfield Road

BN71PG

Lewes West

BN71EG

Houndean Rise

BN71EL

Downside

BN71ES

Barons Down Road

BN71LB

Delaware Road

BN71LF

Valley Road

BN71PH

Lewes West

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN71SX

Leicester Road

BN71TU

Grange Road

BN71NN

Cluny Street

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN71UF

Southover Road

BN73PS

Ham Lane

BN71PE

Lewes West

BN71DT

East Way

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail