BN7 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Prince Edwards Road, 0.1km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1BL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00106853 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD, BN7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD, BN7 1BL.
282
48
£ 42,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BL 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 1BL combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£850k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1BL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 850,000
2 sales · Mean £ 850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BL has low crime rates — 37 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
20 nearby- Beckworths0.8 km
- Bonne Bouche0.8 km
- Cheese Please0.9 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
- Hartleys0.8 km
- + 15 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
9 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.9 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Greenies0.4 km
- Lewes Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.1 km
- Cooksbridge3.2 km
- Glynde5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ferrers Road0.0 km
- De Warrenne Road0.1 km
- Gundreda Road0.1 km
- Prince Edward's Road0.2 km
- Fitzjohns Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BL · Data under Open Government Licence