BN7 1BA is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 0.3km from Lewes in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00106841 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, BN7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, BN7 1BA.
267
47
£ 42,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN7 1BA — age 47, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1BA. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BA has low crime rates — 33 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
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Beckworths0.3 km
- Bonne Bouche0.4 km
- Cheese Please0.4 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.5 km
- Hartleys0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Murrells B & B0.3 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.4 km
- White Hart Hotel0.3 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
- Montys Accommodation0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.4 km
- Lewes Arms0.2 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Lewes Football Club0.7 km
- Longhorn burgers0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.3 km
- ASK Italian0.3 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.3 km
- Blue India0.3 km
- Bun and Bean0.2 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.4 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Greenies0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes0.7 km
- Cooksbridge3.4 km
- Glynde4.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.0 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Abinger Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BA · Data under Open Government Licence