Is BN7 1EH a safe place to live?

Yes, BN7 1EH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BN7 1EH?

The average property price in BN7 1EH is currently around £799k.

What is the population of BN7 1EH?

The population for the BN7 1EH area is approximately 338 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

HOUNDEAN RISE, BN7 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUNDEAN RISE, BN7 1EH.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

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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 1EH 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 1EH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £799k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £799k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1EH is a sought-after residential area on Houndean Rise, 1.1km from St Anne's in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN7 1EH 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 rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £799k, up 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1EH 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 1EH. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 799,950

3 sales · Mean £ 905,650

Semi-Detached

£ 630,000

2 sales · Mean £ 630,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

BN7 1EH has low crime rates — 5 incidents 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 offences2

Other crime1

Other theft1

Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils1.0 km

Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils1.2 km

Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils1.3 km

Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils1.4 km

Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Winterbourne Stores0.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Hmp Lewes0.7 km
Lewes Sports Club0.9 km
St Nicholas Day Service0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lewes1.9 km
Cooksbridge3.8 km
Falmer5.2 km

Bus Stops

Hope-in-the-Valley0.2 km
Hope-in-the-Valley0.2 km
Houndean Rise0.2 km
Houndean Rise0.3 km
Montacute Road0.3 km