BN7 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Westgate Street, 0.3km from Lewes in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN7 1AD represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00106844 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE STREET, BN7 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE STREET, BN7 1AD.
259
47
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN7 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1AD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1AD has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Western Road Community Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Priory School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Beckworths0.2 km
- Bonne Bouche0.2 km
- Cheese Please0.3 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
- Hartleys0.2 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Murrells B & B0.1 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.3 km
- White Hart Hotel0.3 km
- Montys Accommodation0.5 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.3 km
- Lewes Arms0.3 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.1 km
- Lewes Football Club0.5 km
- Longhorn burgers0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.3 km
- ASK Italian0.3 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.3 km
- Blue India0.4 km
- Bun and Bean0.3 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.4 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Greenies0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes0.6 km
- Cooksbridge3.6 km
- Glynde4.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- The Pelham Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71AD · Data under Open Government Licence