Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

KINGS MEADOW, BN8 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS MEADOW, BN8 4AA.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN8 4AA 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN8 4AA — age 42, 90% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

home £320,666 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 4AA is a safe, established residential area on Kings Meadow, 0.3km from North Chailey in North Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN8, BN8 4AA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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: Average house prices are around £320k, down 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00106770 (shared with 23 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 BN8 4AA. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

16 sales · Mean £ 330,281

Flat

£ 207,500

6 sales · Mean £ 210,825

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

BN8 4AA has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils0.8 km
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chailey Heritage Clinical Services0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Court0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.6 km
  • Haywards Heath7.1 km
  • Wivelsfield7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Kings Head0.0 km
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
  • Warren Cottages0.4 km