Postcode BN8 5SS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton is £60,503 per year. The nearest station is Lewes located about 2.6 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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 5SS.
Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton near BN8 5SS 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ouse Valley & Ringmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 19 | £706,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £474,975 |
| Terraced | 13 | £385,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ouse Valley & Ringmer
In the BN8 5SS 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 5SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 64 Springett Avenue, Lewes, BN8 5QX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Ringmer Superstore | Springett Avenue, Lewes, BN8 5QX | Walking directions to Ringmer Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Busy Bee Garage | Lewes Road, Lewes, BN8 5QF | Walking directions to Busy Bee Garage |
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.