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Lewes West

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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lewes West Population

7,339

Population density

1,373.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

36.38(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.81(+37%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.76(+67%)

Other crime

8.58(+354%)

Public order

6.27(+3%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,245

85.1%

Other White

458

6.24%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.06%

Irish

1.01%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.87%

Total population: 7,338

Economics

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

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

2.53%

Total households: 3,003

Property prices in Lewes West

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Lewes West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£844,500	£502,500	£665,625	£956,625	£1,128,500
Flats	9	£200,000	£145,000	£180,000	£260,000	£331,600
Semi-Detached	33	£575,000	£358,600	£460,100	£685,000	£989,000
Terraced	39	£565,000	£349,000	£432,500	£717,500	£846,500

10 years median price trend in Lewes West

All postcodes in Lewes West

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail