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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
2/10
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
36.38(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+75%)
Other crime
7.96(+321%)
Public order
6.19(+1%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 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
Detached12£844,500
Flats9£200,000
Semi-Detached35£580,000
Terraced39£565,000

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

BN71HL

Mount Street

BN71LP

Verralls Walk

BN71SH

Valence Road

BN71UW

St Andrews Lane

BN73ND

Kingston Road

BN71EA

Lewes Priory

BN71JZ

Winterbourne Close

BN72XS

Mountfield Road

BN71DS

North Way

BN71EJ

Houndean Rise

BN72YY

Station Road

BN71JG

St Pancras Road

BN71UN

St Andrew's Lane

BN71HQ

Priory Street

BN71AB

Southover Road

BN71JJ

Cleve Terrace

BN71LA

Hillyfield

BN71PA

Spital Road

BN71XG

High Street

BN71JA

Southover High Street

BN71NY

Mount Harry Road

BN71DP

Windover Crescent

BN71HW

Winterbourne Lane

BN71NP

Hamsey Crescent

BN71TY

Keere Street

BN71LS

Spital Road

BN71HX

Southover High Street

BN71HY

St Pancras Gardens

BN71NL

Middle Way

BN71NT

Mount Harry Road

BN71TX

Grange Court

BN72UX

Mountfield Road

BN71PD

Nevill Road

BN71LH

Dale Road

BN71PY

Ferrers Road

BN71TR

Grange Road

BN71DF

St Anne's Crescent

BN71TL

Eastport Lane

BN71UE

St Anne's Crescent

BN71XE

High Street

BN71HZ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71JY

Winterbourne Close

BN71NJ

Middle Way

BN71RU

Tanners Brook

BN71RZ

St Anne's Crescent

BN71ST

De Montfort Road

BN72DB

Station Street

BN72XN

Mountfield Road

BN71QG

Firle Crescent

BN71UD

St Martins Lane

BN71LX

South Way

BN72XP

Mountfield Road

BN71EN

Montacute Road

BN71HN

Winterbourne Lane

BN71HS

Southover High Street

BN71LT

Hawkenbury Way

BN73JH

Lewes Priory

BN71NX

Mount Harry Road

BN71PP

Fitzjohns Road

BN71PU

Gundreda Road

BN71EW

Montacute Road

BN71JP

Potters Lane

BN71RH

St Annes Terrace

BN71UG

Watergate Lane

BN71NH

Middle Way

BN72XH

Greyfriars Court

BN71QD

Highdown Road

BN71QH

Sheepfair

BN71RS

Western Road

BN72XA

Mountfield Road

BN71EB

Brighton Road

BN71HJ

Priory Street

BN71HU

Southover High Street

BN71LY

South Way

BN72UY

Mountfield Road

BN71HT

Southover High Street

BN71NG

East Way

BN71SR

De Montfort Road

BN71TG

Lewes Priory

BN73NB

Kingston Road

BN71PB

Nevill Terrace

BN73NA

Cranedown

BN71LD

Delaware Road

BN71LE

Valley Road

BN71FB

Lewes Priory

BN71ES

Barons Down Road

BN71LB

Glebe Close

BN71PG

Lewes Priory

BN71PZ

Ferrers Road

BN71SX

Leicester Road

BN71TU

Grange Road

BN71EG

Houndean Rise

BN71EL

Southdown Avenue

BN71LF

Valley Road

BN71PH

Nevill Road

BN71NN

The Malthouse

BN71PL

Christie Road

BN71DT

North Way

BN71JU

Bell Lane

BN71LN

Cluny Street

Data Sources

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