Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

KING HENRYS ROAD, BN7 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HENRYS ROAD, BN7 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN7 1BY 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN7 1BY combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 32.4% year-on-year.

home £1,144,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1BY 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1BY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 32.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00106842 (shared with 14 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 1BY. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,304,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,304,000

Semi-Detached

£ 982,500

2 sales · Mean £ 982,500

Flat

£ 357,750

2 sales · Mean £ 357,750

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

BN7 1BY has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order12
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils0.3 km
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Priory School

Good1134 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beckworths0.9 km
  • Bonne Bouche0.9 km
  • Cheese Please0.9 km
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.5 km
  • Hartleys0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Lewes Arms0.8 km
  • Lewes Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Southover Grange0.9 km
  • The Black Horse Inn0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Apple Tree Events0.9 km
  • ASK Italian0.9 km
  • Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
  • Blue India0.8 km
  • Bun and Bean0.7 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

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

  • Newton Road0.1 km
  • Kingsley Road0.1 km
  • Baxter Road0.1 km
  • Gundreda Road0.2 km
  • Stansfield Road0.2 km