BN7 1EG is a well-regarded residential area on Houndean Rise, 0.8km from St Anne's in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1EG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £957k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00106860 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOUNDEAN RISE, BN7 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUNDEAN RISE, BN7 1EG.
338
46
£ 53,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1EG 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN7 1EG combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£957k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £957k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1EG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 957,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,102,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN7 1EG is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Frank Richards & Sons0.9 km
- Leicester Road Stores0.8 km
- St Annes Pharmacy0.7 km
- St Pancras Stores0.9 km
- Winterbourne Stores0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Black Horse Inn0.8 km
- The Pelham Arms1.0 km
- The Swan Inn0.8 km
- St Marys Supporters Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cluny Halls (The Presbytery)1.0 km
- Hannah's0.8 km
- Hmp Lewes0.5 km
- Lewes Sports Club0.8 km
- Lewes Wellbeing Centre0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greenies0.9 km
- Yummy Yummy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.6 km
- Cooksbridge3.7 km
- Southease5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Houndean Rise0.1 km
- Houndean Rise0.1 km
- Montacute Road0.2 km
- Barons Down Road0.2 km
- Southdown Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71EG · Data under Open Government Licence