Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BRIGHTON ROAD, BN7 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, BN7 1EB.

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

338

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /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 1EB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN7 1EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,200,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Brighton Road, 0.7km from St Anne's in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN7 1EB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00106860 (shared with 8 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 1EB. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 1,200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000

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

Crime around BN7 1EB is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Other crime38
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.6 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils1.0 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.7 km
  • Leicester Road Stores0.7 km
  • St Annes Pharmacy0.6 km
  • St Pancras Stores0.7 km
  • Winterbourne Stores0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Murrells B & B0.9 km
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lewes Constitutional Club1.0 km
  • The Black Horse Inn0.6 km
  • The Pelham Arms0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.7 km
  • St Marys Supporters Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cluny Halls (The Presbytery)0.8 km
  • Hannah's0.7 km
  • Hmp Lewes0.4 km
  • Lewes Sports Club0.7 km
  • Lewes Wellbeing Centre0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greenies0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes1.5 km
  • Cooksbridge3.7 km
  • Southease5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Southdown Avenue0.1 km
  • Barons Down Road0.1 km
  • Southdown Avenue0.1 km
  • Houndean Rise0.2 km
  • Glebe Close0.2 km