BN7 1BU 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 1BU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 30.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BU 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 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HENRYS ROAD, BN7 1BU.
345
48
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates BN7 1BU — age 48, 85% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1BU. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 332,500
4 sales · Mean £ 346,250
Detached
£ 1,190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BU has low crime rates — 21 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
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beckworths0.9 km
- Bonne Bouche0.9 km
- Cheese Please0.9 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.5 km
- Hartleys0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Murrells B & B0.6 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.9 km
- White Hart Hotel0.9 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak1.0 km
- Lewes Arms0.8 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.7 km
- Southover Grange0.9 km
- The Black Horse Inn0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.9 km
- ASK Italian0.9 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Blue India0.9 km
- Bun and Bean0.8 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Castle Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Greenies0.5 km
- Lewes Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Friar0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.2 km
- Cooksbridge3.0 km
- Glynde5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsley Road0.1 km
- Gundreda Road0.1 km
- Newton Road0.1 km
- Baxter Road0.2 km
- De Warrenne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BU · Data under Open Government Licence