Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

NORTH WAY, BN7 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH WAY, BN7 1DJ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BN7 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on North Way, 0.8km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN7 1DJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, up 6.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00106876 (shared with 9 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 1DJ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

8 sales · Mean £ 563,562

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

BN7 1DJ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils0.5 km
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.8 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Frank Richards & Sons1.0 km
  • Leicester Road Stores0.7 km
  • St Annes Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Winterbourne Stores1.0 km
  • Landport Food Bank0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Black Horse Inn0.8 km
  • St Marys Supporters Club0.4 km
  • The Tally Ho0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hannah's0.9 km
  • Hmp Lewes0.6 km
  • Lewes Wellbeing Centre1.0 km
  • St Nicholas Day Service0.7 km
  • The Old School House Nursery1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greenies1.0 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes1.8 km
  • Cooksbridge3.0 km
  • Falmer5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • East Way0.0 km
  • Cross Way0.2 km
  • North Way0.2 km
  • Caburn Crescent0.2 km
  • Nevill Crescent0.3 km