BN7 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Prince Edwards Road, 0.1km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1BH offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £682k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00106879 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD, BN7 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD, BN7 1BH.
317
42
£ 53,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN7 1BH combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£682k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £682k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1BH. The average age is 42.3. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 784,250
8 sales · Mean £ 797,687
Detached
£ 1,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BH has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Beckworths0.8 km
- Bonne Bouche0.8 km
- Cheese Please0.9 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.3 km
- Hartleys0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Murrells B & B0.5 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.9 km
- White Hart Hotel0.8 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Lewes Arms0.8 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.6 km
- Longhorn burgers0.9 km
- Southover Grange0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.8 km
- ASK Italian0.8 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Blue India0.8 km
- Bun and Bean0.7 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.9 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Greenies0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.1 km
- Cooksbridge3.2 km
- Glynde5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ferrers Road0.0 km
- De Warrenne Road0.2 km
- Gundreda Road0.2 km
- Fitzjohns Road0.2 km
- Prince Edward's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BH · Data under Open Government Licence