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Lewes West

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About

The Lewes West area encompasses residential streets and local amenities situated on the western side of the River Ouse. This primarily residential neighbourhood features a mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is served by its own railway station, Lewes, providing direct connections. The area includes several schools and is bordered by the South Downs National Park, offering immediate access to walking trails and open countryside.

The landscape is defined by the river and the steep rise of the chalk downland to the west. Malling Street, with its community centre and playing fields, acts as a local focal point. The area's history is subtly present in the Lewes Brooks, a large area of floodplain meadows that separate it from the main town centre, creating a distinct sense of space and a buffer of natural habitat within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Lewes West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewes West is £70,263 per year. There are 4 schools in Lewes West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lewes West is home to around 7,339 people, with a population density of about 1,373.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewes West Population
7,339
Population density
1,373.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.11(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.08(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.4(+92%)
Other crime
9.4(+397%)
Public order
6.95(+14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,245
85.1%
Other White
458
6.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
1.06%
Irish
74
1.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
64
0.87%
Total population: 7,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,202
52.99%
Level 3 (A level)
804
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
705
11.67%
No qualifications
602
9.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
422
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,313
43.72%
Owns with a mortgage
877
29.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
377
12.55%
Social rents from council
297
9.89%
Other social rented
76
2.53%
Total households: 3,003

Property prices in Lewes West

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £556,000 in Lewes West 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 West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£257,500
Terraced44£515,000
Detached11£957,000
Semi-Detached37£580,000

10 years median price trend in Lewes West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes West.

All postcodes in Lewes West

BN71XP

Stewards Inn Lane

BN71XY

High Street

BN71JG

St Pancras Road

BN71EB

Brighton Road

BN71NB

Nevill Crescent

BN71NF

Annes Path

BN72XR

Mountfield Road

BN73NA

Cranedown

BN71HX

Southover High Street

BN71HR

St James Street

BN71WX

St Swithuns Lane

BN71TP

Southover Road

BN71LJ

Rotten Row

BN71EG

Houndean Rise

BN71UW

St Andrews Lane

BN71RR

Western Road

BN72UR

Mountfield Road

BN71SL

Valence Road

BN71JZ

Winterbourne Close

BN72UU

Mountfield Road

BN71LP

Verralls Walk

BN71DS

North Way

BN71QD

Highdown Road

BN71ED

Brighton Road

BN73JH

Lewes Priory

BN71TY

Keere Street

BN71SZ

Ousedale Close

BN71EW

Montacute Road

BN72UW

Mountfield Road

BN71UB

Paines Twitten

BN71HZ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71HP

Priory Crescent

BN71ST

De Montfort Road

BN71NR

Caburn Crescent

BN71NS

Mount Harry Road

BN71EH

Houndean Rise

BN72XP

Mountfield Road

BN71UN

St Andrew's Lane

BN71XG

High Street

BN71JB

Southover High Street

BN71PA

Spital Road

BN71JN

St Pancras Road

BN71NP

Hamsey Crescent

BN71JL

The Course

BN71LW

Monks Lane

BN71NY

Mount Harry Road

BN71DR

Windover Crescent

BN71LX

South Way

BN71ER

Barons Down Road

BN71JQ

St Pancras Gardens

BN71HS

Southover High Street

BN71HH

Priory Street

BN71SN

Abergavenny Road

BN71TL

Eastport Lane

BN72UX

Mountfield Road

BN71SS

De Montfort Road

BN72XA

Mountfield Road

BN72XS

Mountfield Road

BN71LA

Hillyfield

BN71UG

Watergate Lane

BN73PP

Juggs Road

BN71NA

Nevill Crescent

BN71QE

Highdown Road

BN71TZ

Keere Street

BN72UJ

Priory Villas

BN71NL

Middle Way

BN71FB

Lewes Priory

BN71TR

Grange Road

BN71NT

Mount Harry Road

BN71PE

Lewes Priory

BN71DG

Bell Lane

BN71JJ

Cleve Terrace

BN71TJ

Garden Street

BN71QH

Sheepfair

BN71UH

Green Lane

BN71ES

Barons Down Road

BN71NN

The Malthouse

BN71UE

St Anne's Crescent

BN71EE

Downside

BN71JR

Manor Terrace

BN71UA

Bull Lane

BN71HT

Southover High Street

BN71XJ

High Street

BN71LR

The Gallops

BN71RG

Shelley Close

BN71HJ

Priory Street

BN71LS

Spital Road

BN71SA

Valence Cottages

BN79SA

Lewes Priory

BN71SJ

Valence Road

BN71LD

Delaware Road

BN71FA

Barn Hatch Close

BN71NH

Middle Way

BN71EX

Barons Walk

BN71QB

Highdown Road

BN71BH

Prince Edwards Road

BN71PF

Nevill Road

BN71EN

Montacute Road

BN71AB

Southover Road

BN71QF

Highdown Road

Data Sources

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