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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Median price£532,500
Price per sq ft£538
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £760K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 (about £538 per square foot) in Lewes West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£963,500£508
Semi-Detached31£580,000£575
Terraced41£500,000£525
Flats11£260,000£456

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewes West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£785,000£237,950£395,000£390,000
2017£755,000£284,000£410,000£412,000
2018£715,000£325,000£445,000£460,000
2019£642,500£270,000£464,000£457,500
2020£757,500£295,000£510,000£489,750
2021£730,000£285,000£477,500£490,000
2022£1,163,000£320,000£570,000£595,000
2023£895,000£335,000£602,500£515,000
2024£697,500£265,000£549,000£491,000
2025£928,500£260,000£585,000£515,000
2026£970,000£188,750£589,750£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewes West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475£510£429£467
2017£526£401£429£422
2018£495£443£454£502
2019£455£506£445£492
2020£485£393£486£522
2021£552£446£515£544
2022£617£507£601£545
2023£595£450£583£560
2024£587£451£550£541
2025£508£445£575£541
2026£557£466£563£536
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewes West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lewes West 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.