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Ouse Valley & Ringmer

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 47 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ouse Valley & Ringmer Population

6,513

Population density

88.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.65(-25%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.28(+23%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.3(-2%)

Public order

4.3(-30%)

Shoplifting

3.53(-56%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,047

92.9%

Other White

210

3.23%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.6%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.54%

Irish

0.48%

Total population: 6,509

Economics

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

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ouse Valley & Ringmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,900,000.

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 Ouse Valley & Ringmer over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£706,000	£379,500	£470,000	£870,000	£1,720,000
Flats	7	£133,000	£121,500	£125,500	£179,250	£229,900
Semi-Detached	22	£474,975	£300,500	£414,000	£565,000	£786,750
Terraced	13	£385,000	£297,200	£345,250	£400,000	£551,400

10 years median price trend in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

All postcodes in Ouse Valley & Ringmer

BN86LE

Bostal Road

BN86NB

The Dock

BN85EW

Delves Close

BN86AB

Ranscombe Hill

BN90QP

Iveagh Crescent

BN86LQ

The Street

BN86PH

The Broyle

BN90QR

Iveagh Crescent

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