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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

BN71QG

Firle Crescent

BN72DB

Station Street

BN71LT

Hawkenbury Way

BN71JY

Winterbourne Close

BN71HU

Southover High Street

BN71RT

Western Road

BN71HW

Winterbourne Lane

BN71UJ

St Swithuns Terrace

BN71NJ

Middle Way

BN73ND

Kingston Road

BN71EQ

Houndean Rise

BN71HD

Warren Drive

BN72XH

Greyfriars Court

BN71PH

Nevill Road

BN72XN

Mountfield Road

BN71RS

Western Road

BN71PG

Lewes Priory

BN71TT

Grange Road

BN71RJ

Western Road

BN71RX

De Montfort Terrace

BN72UY

Mountfield Road

BN71ND

Nevill Crescent

BN71LU

South Way

BN71JA

Southover High Street

BN71NE

Cross Way

BN71DJ

North Way

BN72UT

Priory Terrace

BN71JU

Bell Lane

BN71LE

Valley Road

BN71XH

High Street

BN71JH

Cockshut Road

BN71RZ

St Anne's Crescent

BN71EA

Lewes Priory

BN71QP

Juggs Close

BN71NX

Mount Harry Road

BN71EJ

Houndean Rise

BN73PS

Ham Lane

BN71UL

Elm Grove

BN73PN

Juggs Road

BN71HQ

Priory Street

BN71ET

Barons Down Road

BN71EL

Southdown Avenue

BN71AR

Lodge Close

BN71DL

Downs Close

BN71XE

High Street

BN71TG

Lewes Priory

BN71SB

St Annes Crescent

BN71RP

Western Road

BN71PD

Nevill Road

BN71DT

North Way

BN71JS

Kingston Road

BN79TJ

Lewes Priory

BN71SR

De Montfort Road

BN71DF

St Anne's Crescent

BN71XN

High Street

BN73NB

Kingston Road

BN71PQ

Nevill Road

BN71UD

St Martins Lane

BN71EP

Montacute Road

BN71TH

Dorset Road

BN71SH

Valence Road

BN71HA

Bishops Drive

BN71SE

Wallands Park Rise

BN71US

Southover Road

BN71QA

Highdown Road

BN71LB

Glebe Close

BN71NU

Mount Harry Road

BN71LH

Dale Road

BN71JE

St Pancras Road

BN71HN

Winterbourne Lane

BN71SU

Leicester Road

BN71TX

Grange Court

BN71EZ

Houndean Close

BN71JP

Potters Lane

BN72XD

Mountfield Road

BN71TU

Grange Road

BN71RB

Bradford Road

BN71EU

Berkeley Row

BN71TS

Grange Road

BN71RU

Tanners Brook

BN71HY

St Pancras Gardens

BN71JF

St Pancras Road

BN71TN

Rotten Row

BN71LY

South Way

BN71LF

Valley Road

BN71RL

Western Road

BN71NQ

Morley Close

BN71PB

Nevill Terrace

BN72YY

Station Road

BN71HL

Mount Street

BN71LN

Cluny Street

BN72XG

Ham Lane

BN71DP

Windover Crescent

BN71RH

St Annes Terrace

BN71SD

St Annes Crescent

BN71HB

Warren Close

BN71HG

Winterbourne Mews

BN71UP

St Andrews Place

BN71UF

Southover Road

BN71NG

East Way

Data Sources

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