BN7 1DX is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from South Malling in Lewes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lewes Bridge ward and the Lewes constituency.
Within the BN7 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00106834 (shared with 397 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN7 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN7 1DX.
284
43
£ 42,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1DX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, BN7 1DX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1DX. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN7 1DX is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
Western Road Community Primary School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Beckworths0.9 km
- Bonne Bouche1.0 km
- Cheese Please0.8 km
- Hartleys0.9 km
- Lewes Community Fridge0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Pelham House Hotel0.9 km
- White Hart Hotel0.9 km
- Montys Accommodation0.7 km
- 4 Spences Lane B & B0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.8 km
- Lewes Arms0.7 km
- The Brewers Arms1.0 km
- The Elephant And Castle0.7 km
- The Rights of Man0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.9 km
- ASK Italian0.8 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Blue India0.7 km
- Bun and Bean0.7 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caccia and Tails0.8 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- The Friar0.8 km
- The Patch0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.0 km
- Cooksbridge3.3 km
- Glynde4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sackville House0.1 km
- Sackville House0.1 km
- Spences Field0.1 km
- Spences Field0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71DX · Data under Open Government Licence