BN7 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Eleanor Close, 0.2km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
Day-to-day life in BN7 1DD has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00106854 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELEANOR CLOSE, BN7 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELEANOR CLOSE, BN7 1DD.
168
47
£ 42,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BN7 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1DD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 211,000
18 sales · Mean £ 206,347
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1DD has low crime rates — 24 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
Western Road Community Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Beckworths0.8 km
- Bonne Bouche0.8 km
- Cheese Please0.8 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.5 km
- Hartleys0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Murrells B & B0.5 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.8 km
- White Hart Hotel0.8 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Montys Accommodation0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Lewes Arms0.6 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.6 km
- Longhorn burgers1.0 km
- Southover Grange0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.7 km
- ASK Italian0.7 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.7 km
- Blue India0.7 km
- Bun and Bean0.6 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.9 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Daisy's Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Greenies0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.1 km
- Cooksbridge3.1 km
- Glynde5.1 km
Bus Stops
- De Warrenne Road0.1 km
- Newton Road0.1 km
- King Henry's Road0.1 km
- Stansfield Road0.1 km
- Prince Edward's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71DD · Data under Open Government Licence