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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

BN71PR

Fitzjohns Road

BN71RB

Bradford Road

BN71TU

Grange Road

BN72UR

Mountfield Road

BN71LJ

Rotten Row

BN71NU

Mount Harry Road

BN71FA

Barn Hatch Close

BN71DP

Windover Crescent

BN73NB

Kingston Road

BN71RJ

Western Road

BN71NQ

Morley Close

BN71NN

The Malthouse

BN71HS

Southover High Street

BN71SZ

Ousedale Close

BN71PJ

Mildmay Road

BN71LU

South Way

BN71TN

Rotten Row

BN71JG

St Pancras Road

BN72UU

Mountfield Road

BN71UE

St Anne's Crescent

BN71HZ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71XY

High Street

BN71TL

Eastport Lane

BN71JZ

Winterbourne Close

BN71AB

Southover Road

BN71EY

Barons Down Road

BN71BL

Prince Edwards Road

BN72UW

Mountfield Road

BN71HH

Priory Street

BN72UT

Priory Terrace

BN71JH

Cockshut Road

BN71PQ

Nevill Road

BN71LH

Dale Road

BN71SS

De Montfort Road

BN71RP

Western Road

BN71TS

Grange Road

BN71XN

High Street

BN71LR

The Gallops

BN71UF

Southover Road

BN71QD

Highdown Road

BN73NA

Cranedown

BN71DT

North Way

BN72XD

Mountfield Road

BN71NL

Middle Way

BN71PS

Fitzjohns Road

BN71LN

Cluny Street

BN71QE

Highdown Road

BN71PP

Fitzjohns Road

BN71RR

Western Road

BN71HU

Southover High Street

BN73JH

Lewes Priory

BN71JU

Bell Lane

BN71QH

Sheepfair

BN71LB

Glebe Close

BN71HP

Priory Crescent

BN71TT

Grange Road

BN71HB

Warren Close

BN71TH

Dorset Road

BN71XH

High Street

BN71LA

Hillyfield

BN71HW

Winterbourne Lane

BN71HQ

Priory Street

BN71NR

Caburn Crescent

BN71JS

Kingston Road

BN72UX

Mountfield Road

BN71JA

Southover High Street

BN71ES

Barons Down Road

BN71RL

Western Road

BN72XN

Mountfield Road

BN71JJ

Cleve Terrace

BN71RX

De Montfort Terrace

BN71NB

Nevill Crescent

BN71US

Southover Road

BN71XE

High Street

BN71NA

Nevill Crescent

BN71UG

Watergate Lane

BN71TJ

Garden Street

BN73PN

Juggs Road

BN71HL

Mount Street

BN71JQ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71SX

Leicester Road

BN73PP

Juggs Road

BN71LD

Delaware Road

BN71UH

Green Lane

BN71EQ

Houndean Rise

BN71SB

St Annes Crescent

BN71HX

Southover High Street

BN71LS

Spital Road

BN71TX

Grange Court

BN71ED

Brighton Road

BN71TP

Southover Road

BN71EB

Brighton Road

BN71EP

Montacute Road

BN72DB

Station Street

BN71LE

Valley Road

BN71UL

Elm Grove

BN71HN

Winterbourne Lane

BN71LY

South Way

BN71UD

St Martins Lane

BN71EZ

Houndean Close

Data Sources

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