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Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

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About

The Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John ward encompasses a rural area of the Lewes District, characterised by scattered settlements and farmland on the southern slopes of the South Downs. The landscape is defined by rolling fields, small woodlands, and narrow country lanes connecting the villages. Plumpton is noted for its racecourse and agricultural college, which are central to local activity.

The ward includes the smaller parishes of Streat and East Chiltington, along with the hamlet of St John Without. A specific local landmark is the historic Streat Place, a medieval manor house. The area remains predominantly agricultural, with a mix of arable farming and livestock, maintaining a quiet, village-based community life distinct from the more urban centre of Lewes to the south.

Area overview

On average Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John is £68,897 per year. There are 2 schools in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John is home to around 2,222 people, with a population density of about 78.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John Population
2,222
Population density
78.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.25(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.45(-18%)
Public order
2.7(-56%)
Other crime
1.8(-5%)
Other theft
1.8(-68%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,027
91.18%
Other White
85
3.82%
Irish
40
1.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.45%
Total population: 2,223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
825
43.26%
Level 3 (A level)
323
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
313
16.41%
No qualifications
197
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
152
7.97%
Total 16+ residents: 1,907

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
392
44.6%
Owns with a mortgage
293
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
9.22%
Social rents from council
57
6.48%
Other forms of private rent
27
3.07%
Total households: 879

Property prices in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,500 up to £1,325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John 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 Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£662,500
Flats1£287,500
Semi-Detached8£462,500
Terraced4£347,500

10 years median price trend in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John.

All postcodes in Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

BN73AG

Ditchling Road

BN73AD

Plumpton Lane

BN73AU

Novington Lane

BN73DB

Strawlands

BN73QU

Chiltington Lane

BN68RP

Streat Hill

BN73BP

Riddens Close

BN73QX

Novington Lane

BN84QQ

Shepherds Way

BN73DG

Hattons Green Cottages

BN73DH

St. Helena Lane

BN73AE

Ditchling Road

BN73AZ

Hollycroft

BN73AX

Novington Lane

BN73DQ

St Helena Lane

BN73QL

Allington Lane

BN73AL

Ashurst Farm Lane

BN73BN

Station Road

BN73DD

Chapel Road

BN84QB

Bevernbridge Cottages

BN73FG

Rectory Lane

BN73DU

North Barnes Lane

BN73BB

Chapel Lane

BN73DT

North Barnes Lane

BN73DX

Nornes Villas

BN73BH

Riddens Lane

BN73BU

Station Road

BN73DA

Wells Close

BN73DE

Station Road

BN73DR

Station Road

BN73FF

Oakfield Lane

BN73EF

East View Fields

BN73SL

Swanborough Hollow

BN73AA

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

BN73DP

Station Road

BN73QJ

Allington Lane

BN73BZ

Station Road

BN73DF

Station Road

BN73QT

Beechwood Lane

BN73AY

School Cottages

BN73EA

South View

BN73AB

Plumpton Lane

BN73AN

Novington Lane

BN68SD

St Helena Lane

BN73BA

Chapel Lane

BN73BT

Station Road

BN73ED

Barnfield

BN73QS

Highbridge Lane

BN68SB

Streat Lane

BN73QQ

Beechwood Lane

BN84PY

Mill Lane

BN73AR

Lewes Road

BN73BL

The Paddocks

BN73QN

Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John

BN84PT

Wickham Lane

BN68SA

Streat Lane

BN73DS

Riddens Lane

BN73FA

North Barnes Lane

BN73QR

Honeypot Lane

BN68RS

Streat Lane

BN73AS

Wales Farm Lane

BN73DL

Smithys Close

BN73AP

Ashurst Lane

BN73EB

Southdowns

BN73BJ

Riddens Lane

BN68RN

Ditchling Road

BN68RR

Streat Lane

BN73AH

Plumpton Lane

BN73BD

Woodgate Meadow

BN73AF

Ditchling Road

BN73BS

Station Road

BN73AT

Novington Lane

BN73BW

Station Close

BN73AJ

Plumpton Lane

BN73QY

Highbridge Lane

BN84QE

Pouchlands Drive

BN73BY

Station Road

BN68RX

Streat Lane

BN73BX

Station Road

BN73BQ

West Gate

BN68RT

Streat Lane

BN73AQ

Westcroft

BN84RN

Pouchlands Drive

BN68RY

Streat Lane

BN73FB

Green Lane

BN73EE

East View Fields

BN84EA

South Road

BN84EN

Beresford Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.