Postcode BN8 5DJ is located in a rural village, 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 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chailey, Newick & Barcombe is £68,114 per year. The nearest station is Cooksbridge located about 2.0 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 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% 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 per household in Chailey, Newick & Barcombe is £68,114 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN8 5DJ.
Chailey, Newick & Barcombe near BN8 5DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cooksbridge located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £467,000 in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,295,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £675,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £458,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £463,250 |
| Terraced | 12 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
In the BN8 5DJ postcode area, located within Chailey, Newick & Barcombe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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: 16/01/2026.