BN7 1ER is a sought-after residential area on Barons Down Road, 0.7km from St Anne's in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN7 1ER is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £484k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00106869 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARONS DOWN ROAD, BN7 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARONS DOWN ROAD, BN7 1ER.
194
58
£ 53,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in BN7 1ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1ER. The average age is 57.6. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 457,500
4 sales · Mean £ 458,750
Detached
£ 587,000
3 sales · Mean £ 578,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN7 1ER is moderate at 53 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
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Frank Richards & Sons0.8 km
- Leicester Road Stores0.7 km
- St Annes Pharmacy0.7 km
- St Pancras Stores0.7 km
- Winterbourne Stores0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Murrells B & B1.0 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lewes Constitutional Club1.0 km
- The Black Horse Inn0.7 km
- The Pelham Arms0.9 km
- The Swan Inn0.6 km
- St Marys Supporters Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cluny Halls (The Presbytery)0.8 km
- Hannah's0.7 km
- Hmp Lewes0.4 km
- Lewes Sports Club0.6 km
- Lewes Wellbeing Centre0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greenies0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.5 km
- Cooksbridge3.8 km
- Southease5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barons Down Road0.1 km
- Glebe Close0.1 km
- Winterbourne Lane0.2 km
- Houndean Rise0.2 km
- Montacute Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71ER · Data under Open Government Licence