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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

BN85HQ

Penn Crescent

BN85JU

Delves Way

BN86PH

The Broyle

BN86NP

The Street

BN86SA

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85GS

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85HA

Paygate Cottages

BN86LQ

The Street

BN90HS

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN90QR

Iveagh Crescent

BN85UN

Moor Lane

BN85PZ

Church Crescent

BN85RN

Ryders Wells Lane

BN86NY

The Dock

BN85RU

Uckfield Road

BN86NJ

Ripe Lane

BN90JP

Heighton Road

BN90QP

Iveagh Crescent

BN85JP

North Road

BN85QN

Anchor Field

BN90JA

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN86RP

Ranscombe Lane

BN85JY

Norlington Lane

BN85UJ

Neaves Lane

BN85PT

Springett Cottages

BN85SS

Norlington Court

BN85GD

Round House Road

BN90JL

South View Terrace

BN85RR

Uckfield Road

BN85UH

New Road

BN86JT

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85SW

Wellingham Lane

BN85QE

Lewes Road

BN90HH

Portland Terrace

BN85GG

Northill Close

BN85QT

Springett Avenue

BN90JY

Forward Close

BN85LA

Vicarage Way

BN85BY

Barcombe Mills

BN85HR

Gote Lane

BN90PH

St Martins Crescent

BN85HT

Gote Lane

BN85EL

Yeomans

BN90QT

Heighton Crescent

BN85NB

Lewes Road

BN252UN

Bishopstone Road

BN85PJ

Kiln Road

BN252UP

Bishopstone Road

BN85QH

Lewes Road

BN85LJ

Harrisons Lane

BN85FP

Clarks Croft

BN85NJ

Laughton Road

BN86RT

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN90JJ

Heighton Road

BN85SH

Norlington Lane

BN85FW

Knights Close

BN90QX

Glynde Close

BN85GN

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85FG

Norlington Lane

BN85AG

Harveys Lane

BN85GF

Danforth Way

BN86NB

The Dock

BN86NE

Stamford Buildings

BN90QS

Heighton Crescent

BN85QJ

Shepherds Way

BN86RX

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN86SB

Beddingham Gardens

BN85LX

Ashtonville Close

BN85UR

Moor Lane

BN85HD

Springett Avenue

BN85HE

Springett Avenue

BN86DY

Ranscombe Hill

BN86TA

The Street

BN86RR

Vicarage Cottages

BN86NH

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN86NL

Ripe Lane

BN86RS

Lacys Hill

BN90HT

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN252UT

Bishopstone Road

BN85HJ

Harvard Road

BN86JS

Itford Farm Lane

BN85SE

Ham Lane

BN85JE

Shepherds Way

BN85HU

Gote Lane

BN85QW

Anchor Field

BN86SS

Lacys Hill

TN225UD

Harvey's Lane

BN85AL

The Broyle

BN85QX

Springett Avenue

BN85UT

Laughton Road

BN85NX

Ballard Drive

BN85PR

Elphick Road

BN85PW

Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN85RY

The Holdings

BN86LX

Firle Bostal

BN86LP

Firle Bostal

BN85DQ

Butlers Way

BN85LL

Harrisons Lane

BN90JD

Lewes Road

BN86NA

Firle Bostal

Data Sources

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