Postcode BN7 1HZ is located in an urban city, within the Lewes Priory ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Lewes West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lewes West is £70,263 per year. The nearest station is Lewes, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Southover Grange Gardens.
Lewes West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Lewes West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lewes West is £70,263 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from BN7 1HZ.
Lewes West near BN7 1HZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lewes located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lewes | N/A | Walking directions to Lewes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southover Grange Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Southover Grange Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Bell Lane Recreational Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bell Lane Recreational Ground |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 (about £543 per square foot) in Lewes Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £2,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £963,500 | £535 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £587,500 | £575 |
| Terraced | 41 | £500,000 | £525 |
| Flats | 11 | £260,000 | £456 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £760,000 | £237,950 | £412,500 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | £760,000 | £284,000 | £420,000 | £412,000 |
| 2018 | £705,000 | £325,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2019 | £700,000 | £270,000 | £497,500 | £457,500 |
| 2020 | £792,500 | £295,000 | £510,000 | £489,750 |
| 2021 | £798,000 | £285,000 | £495,000 | £490,000 |
| 2022 | £1,156,500 | £320,000 | £597,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | £895,000 | £335,000 | £610,000 | £515,000 |
| 2024 | £880,000 | £265,000 | £577,500 | £491,000 |
| 2025 | £900,000 | £260,000 | £591,000 | £515,000 |
| 2026 | £1,010,000 | £188,750 | £592,000 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £471 | £510 | £428 | £467 |
| 2017 | £497 | £401 | £440 | £422 |
| 2018 | £497 | £443 | £469 | £502 |
| 2019 | £459 | £506 | £451 | £492 |
| 2020 | £485 | £393 | £483 | £522 |
| 2021 | £562 | £446 | £515 | £544 |
| 2022 | £643 | £507 | £595 | £547 |
| 2023 | £595 | £450 | £584 | £560 |
| 2024 | £572 | £451 | £550 | £541 |
| 2025 | £513 | £445 | £578 | £541 |
| 2026 | £600 | £466 | £556 | £536 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN7 1HZ.
In the BN7 1HZ postcode area, located within Lewes West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN7 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | St Pancras Stores | St Pancras Gardens, Lewes, BN7 1JQ | Walking directions to St Pancras Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Leicester Road Stores | Leicester Road, Lewes, BN7 1SU | Walking directions to Leicester Road Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Station Wine and Food | Dorset Road, Lewes, BN7 2YY | Walking directions to Station Wine and Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lewes, BN7 1XE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Lewes district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN7 1HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Clews
Lewes Priory - Elected 4 May 2023
Imogen Makepeace
Lewes Priory - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Keene
Lewes Priory - Elected 4 May 2023
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN7 1HZ records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN7 1HZ in Lewes West is £575,000 (about £543 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BN7 1HZ, including Southover CofE Primary School (Good), Western Road Community Primary School (Good) and Lewes Old Grammar School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN7 1HZ is Lewes, about 731 m away.
BN7 1HZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN7 1HZ is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graham Clews (Green Party), Imogen Makepeace (Green Party) and Paul Keene (Green Party).
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.