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Ouse Valley & Ringmer

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About

The Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward encompasses a large, primarily rural area to the north and east of Lewes town. Its landscape is defined by the River Ouse, which flows through the flat floodplain, and the chalk slopes of the South Downs that rise to the south. The ward includes the village of Ringmer, which functions as a local centre with housing, a school, and shops. The area contains significant agricultural land and scattered farmsteads.

The geography is characterised by open fields, waterways, and areas of woodland. Glyndebourne Opera House, a world-renowned venue for opera, is located within this ward, set within its own estate. Transport routes, including the A26 road and a railway line, pass through the area, connecting it to Lewes and beyond. The setting is largely residential in the villages, with the wider ward maintaining a working, agricultural character.

Area overview

On average Ouse Valley & Ringmer has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ouse Valley & Ringmer is £60,503 per year. There are 3 schools in Ouse Valley & Ringmer: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ouse Valley & Ringmer is home to around 6,513 people, with a population density of about 88.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ouse Valley & Ringmer Population
6,513
Population density
88.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.8(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-14%)
Public order
4.15(-32%)
Other theft
3.53(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,047
92.9%
Other White
210
3.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.54%
Irish
31
0.48%
Total population: 6,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,939
35.93%
No qualifications
864
16.01%
Level 3 (A level)
833
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,137
40.88%
Owns with a mortgage
685
24.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
17.12%
Other social rented
210
7.55%
Social rents from council
170
6.11%
Total households: 2,781

Property prices in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £428,575 in Ouse Valley & Ringmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ouse Valley & Ringmer 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 Ouse Valley & Ringmer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£722,500
Flats6£135,250
Semi-Detached24£458,225
Terraced16£372,500

10 years median price trend in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ouse Valley & Ringmer.

All postcodes in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85JL

Oakmede Way

BN90JZ

Port View

BN85RA

Old School Close

BN85NH

Laughton Road

BN85FF

Barcombe Mills Road

BN86EU

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85NP

The Broyle

BN85SG

Norlington Lane

BN86SP

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85NS

Broyleside Cottages

BN85NF

Chamberlaines Lane

BN85LG

Green Close

BN85FQ

Byron Close

BN85LZ

Greenacres Drive

BN86NZ

Heighton Street

BN85JH

Mill Path

BN85UU

New Road

BN85SD

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85AJ

The Broyle

BN86TB

Lacys Hill

BN90TP

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85NY

Ballard Drive

BN85JX

Church Hill

BN85EN

Middleham Close

BN85EY

Lewes Road

BN85PB

Foxglove Close

BN85RP

Uckfield Road

BN86LH

Loovers Lane

BN85AR

The Broyle

BN85RW

Uckfield Road

BN85FS

Kings Road

BN85LT

Shepherds Way

BN86NS

The Street

BN85JG

Mill Mead

BN85QU

Springett Avenue

BN86JZ

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85LR

Tile Kiln

BN90JN

Brands Close

BN85ND

Lewes Road

BN85NL

Half Mile Drove

BN85QQ

Farriers Place

BN85HF

Harvard Road

BN86LS

Ripe Lane

BN85JD

Mill Gardens

BN85JA

Gote Lane

BN85QF

Lewes Road

BN252UW

Bishopstone Road

BN90HU

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85HZ

Mill Road

BN85GH

Chantry Close

BN86LR

Firle Bostal

BN85HH

Harvard Road

BN85QS

Springett Avenue

BN86JU

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN86EP

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85GB

Broyle Mill

BN85FA

The Forges

BN85RX

Uckfield Road

BN85LF

Vicarage Close

BN90QF

Iveagh Crescent

BN85SY

The Broyle

BN85LD

Bishops Lane

BN86SX

Lacys Hill

BN85HW

Harvard Road

BN85AB

Broyle Lane

BN85GA

Check Drive

BN90JE

Stock Cottages

BN86NX

The Street

BN85EW

Delves Close

BN90QU

Tarring Close

TN225UB

Isfield Road

BN85JW

Delves Close

BN85UG

New Road

BN85LS

Shepherds Way

BN85LU

Shepherds Close

BN90HN

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85RJ

Upper Stoneham

BN85SJ

Green Lane

BN86NR

The Street

BN85NR

The Broyle

BN85HG

Sadlers Way

BN85SP

Wellingham Lane

BN86AD

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85NA

Broyle Gate Cottages

BN85FX

Castle Way

BN85BU

Barcombe Mills Road

BN85AE

Harveys Lane

BN85QL

Shepherds Way

BN85NU

Ballard Drive

BN85NG

The Denes

BN90HG

Westview Terrace

BN86NT

The Street

BN85RH

Malling Down

BN86JY

Cobbe Place

BN85JB

Rushey Green

BN85SN

Wellingham Lane

BN85FR

The Orchards

BN86PA

Firle Bostal

BN85NZ

Ballard Drive

BN85JJ

Rushey Close

Data Sources

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