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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

BN71NS

Mount Harry Road

BN71SL

Valence Road

BN71PG

Lewes Priory

BN71DL

Downs Close

BN71QF

Highdown Road

BN71DS

North Way

BN71JB

Southover High Street

BN71LT

Hawkenbury Way

BN71UA

Bull Lane

BN71SJ

Valence Road

BN71SU

Leicester Road

BN71TZ

Keere Street

BN71SA

Valence Cottages

BN71RZ

St Anne's Crescent

BN71HY

St Pancras Gardens

BN79SA

Lewes Priory

Data Sources

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