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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 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

BN71PE

Lewes Priory

BN71PS

Fitzjohns Road

BN73PS

Ham Lane

BN71EY

Barons Down Road

BN71HA

Bishops Drive

BN71NU

Mount Harry Road

BN71TN

Rotten Row

BN71TT

Grange Road

BN71PR

Fitzjohns Road

BN71SJ

Valence Road

BN71JB

Southover High Street

BN72UU

Mountfield Road

BN71AR

Lodge Close

BN71QB

Highdown Road

BN72UJ

Priory Villas

BN79TJ

Lewes Priory

Data Sources

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