Postcode BN7 1LY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lewes West is £70,263 per year. The nearest station is Lewes located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nevill Green.
Lewes West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,782 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Lewes West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN7 1LY.
Lewes West near BN7 1LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lewes located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nevill Green | Small | Walking directions to Nevill Green |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Lewes Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £957,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £515,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £590,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £257,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lewes Priory
In the BN7 1LY postcode area, located within Lewes West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN7 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leicester Road Stores | Leicester Road, Lewes, BN7 1SU | Walking directions to Leicester Road Stores |
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 1LY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.