Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

RUFUS CLOSE, BN7 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFUS CLOSE, BN7 1BG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN7 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN7 1BG's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £692k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Rufus Close, 0.4km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN7 1BG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £692k, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00106841 (shared with 10 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 BN7 1BG. 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

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 530,000

11 sales · Mean £ 540,136

Semi-Detached

£ 695,000

4 sales · Mean £ 666,250

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

BN7 1BG has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour35
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting21
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils0.8 km
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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Priory School

Good1134 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Beckworths0.4 km
  • Bonne Bouche0.4 km
  • Cheese Please0.5 km
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
  • Hartleys0.4 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Murrells B & B0.3 km
  • Pelham House Hotel0.5 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.4 km
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
  • Montys Accommodation0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • Lewes Arms0.3 km
  • Lewes Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Lewes Football Club0.8 km
  • Longhorn burgers0.7 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Apple Tree Events0.4 km
  • ASK Italian0.4 km
  • Beijing Restaurant0.4 km
  • Blue India0.4 km
  • Bun and Bean0.3 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Caccia and Tails0.5 km
  • Castle Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Greenies0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes0.8 km
  • Cooksbridge3.4 km
  • Glynde4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Prince Edward's Road0.1 km
  • Park Road0.1 km