Postcode BN8 5LT is located in a rural town, within the Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is £60,503 per year. The nearest station is Glynde, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is £60,503 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN8 5LT.
Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton near BN8 5LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Glynde located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Ouse Valley & Ringmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £780,000 | £514 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £430,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 23 | £352,500 | £355 |
| Flats | 6 | £156,000 | £321 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £424,500 | £122,475 | £335,000 | £264,500 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £191,000 | £332,500 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £562,500 | £218,500 | £357,500 | £282,000 |
| 2019 | £580,000 | £200,000 | £388,000 | £290,000 |
| 2020 | £517,500 | £200,000 | £363,000 | £352,500 |
| 2021 | £529,500 | £235,000 | £398,000 | £311,000 |
| 2022 | £614,500 | £200,000 | £430,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | £577,500 | £185,000 | £440,000 | £361,250 |
| 2024 | £655,000 | £201,000 | £417,500 | £377,000 |
| 2025 | £720,000 | £133,500 | £464,950 | £352,500 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £210,000 | £420,000 | £362,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £357 | £240 | £368 | £333 |
| 2017 | £368 | £300 | £344 | £339 |
| 2018 | £378 | £369 | £356 | £343 |
| 2019 | £384 | £332 | £338 | £320 |
| 2020 | £399 | £328 | £412 | £337 |
| 2021 | £405 | £351 | £389 | £357 |
| 2022 | £447 | £325 | £414 | £402 |
| 2023 | £449 | £302 | £463 | £427 |
| 2024 | £468 | £323 | £447 | £445 |
| 2025 | £465 | £319 | £419 | £354 |
| 2026 | £492 | £314 | £373 | £373 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN8 5LT.
In the BN8 5LT postcode area, located within Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN8 5LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Busy Bee Garage | Lewes Road, Lewes, BN8 5QF | Walking directions to Busy Bee Garage |
| 0.2 mi | Ringmer Superstore | Springett Avenue, Lewes, BN8 5QX | Walking directions to Ringmer Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 64 Springett Avenue, Lewes, BN8 5QX | 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 BN8 5LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emily O'Brien
Ouse Valley & Ringmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Johnny Denis
Ouse Valley & Ringmer - Elected 4 May 2023
Lucy Agace
Ouse Valley & Ringmer - Elected 4 May 2023
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN8 5LT records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 BN8 5LT in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is £400,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BN8 5LT, including Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (Good) and King's Academy Ringmer (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BN8 5LT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,846 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 BN8 5LT is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emily O'Brien (Green Party), Johnny Denis (Green Party) and Lucy Agace (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.