Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

FAIRLIGHT AVENUE, BN10 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRLIGHT AVENUE, BN10 7BS.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BN10 7BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £398k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.

home £398,612 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN10 7BS is a sought-after residential area on Fairlight Avenue, 0.3km from Telscombe Cliffs in Telscombe Cliffs. Administratively it sits within East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

For serious buyers, BN10 7BS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, up 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN10 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00106808 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN10 7BS. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

9 sales · Mean £ 439,605

Flat

£ 197,950

1 sales · Mean £ 197,950

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN10 7BS has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Telscombe Cliffs Academy

Requires Improvement0.3 km
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Peacehaven Heights Academy

Requires Improvement0.8 km
S

Peacehaven Community School

Good874 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Church Hall0.3 km
  • Baan Sai0.7 km
  • Community Rooms - Meridian Court0.3 km
  • Kawa sushi0.4 km
  • Peacehaven0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Goodfayre0.4 km
  • Kamsons Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Telscombe Cliffs Service Station0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Smugglers Rest0.4 km
  • The Tavern0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Central Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Fire House Pizza0.4 km
  • Maloncho Indian Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southease Church (By Bus)5.0 km
  • Newhaven Town5.0 km
  • Southease5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's Avenue0.2 km
  • St Peter's Avenue0.2 km
  • Telscombe Cliffs Way0.3 km
  • Telscombe Cliffs Way0.3 km
  • Broomfield Avenue0.3 km