BN7 1BT is a safe, established residential area on King Henrys Road, 0.2km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
For serious buyers, BN7 1BT is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00106842 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING HENRYS ROAD, BN7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HENRYS ROAD, BN7 1BT.
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48
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN7 1BT's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BT. The average age is 47.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 1,305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,377,000
Detached
£ 735,000
5 sales · Mean £ 691,500
Flat
£ 485,000
2 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BT has low crime rates — 17 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
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Western Road Community Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Beckworths0.7 km
- Bonne Bouche0.7 km
- Cheese Please0.7 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
- Hartleys0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Murrells B & B0.4 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.7 km
- White Hart Hotel0.7 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.1 km
- Montys Accommodation0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Lewes Arms0.6 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Lewes Football Club1.0 km
- Longhorn burgers0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.6 km
- ASK Italian0.7 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.6 km
- Blue India0.6 km
- Bun and Bean0.5 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.8 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Greenies0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.0 km
- Cooksbridge3.2 km
- Glynde5.1 km
Bus Stops
- King Henry's Road0.0 km
- Prince Edward's Road0.1 km
- De Warrenne Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Prince Edward's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BT · Data under Open Government Licence