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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£575,000
Price per sq ft£543
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £845K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £543 per square foot) in Lewes Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewes Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£963,500£535
Semi-Detached33£587,500£575
Terraced41£500,000£525
Flats11£260,000£456

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewes Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£760,000£237,950£412,500£390,000
2017£760,000£284,000£420,000£412,000
2018£705,000£325,000£460,000£460,000
2019£700,000£270,000£497,500£457,500
2020£792,500£295,000£510,000£489,750
2021£798,000£285,000£495,000£490,000
2022£1,156,500£320,000£597,000£600,000
2023£895,000£335,000£610,000£515,000
2024£880,000£265,000£577,500£491,000
2025£900,000£260,000£591,000£515,000
2026£1,010,000£188,750£592,000£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£471£510£428£467
2017£497£401£440£422
2018£497£443£469£502
2019£459£506£451£492
2020£485£393£483£522
2021£562£446£515£544
2022£643£507£595£547
2023£595£450£584£560
2024£572£451£550£541
2025£513£445£578£541
2026£600£466£556£536
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewes Priory in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.