Postcode BN8 5BL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Chailey, Newick & Barcombe area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chailey, Newick & Barcombe is £54,800 per year. The nearest station is Cooksbridge located about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Chailey, Newick & Barcombe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Chailey, Newick & Barcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chailey, Newick & Barcombe is £54,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN8 5BL.
Chailey, Newick & Barcombe near BN8 5BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cooksbridge located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £453,750 in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £543,750 |
| Flats | 8 | £379,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £457,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
In the BN8 5BL postcode area, located within Chailey, Newick & Barcombe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Barcombe Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.