Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BROOMFIELDS, BN8 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMFIELDS, BN8 4AG.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4AG 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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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN8 4AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £747k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £747k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BN8 4AG is a safe, established residential area on Broomfields, 0.4km from South Chailey in South Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN8 4AG is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £747k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00106774 (shared with 13 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 4AG. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 747,500

4 sales · Mean £ 745,000

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

BN8 4AG has low crime rates — 40 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 offences18
Other crime3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gradwell Park Cafe & Shop0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton2.5 km
  • Cooksbridge4.2 km
  • Wivelsfield7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chailey School0.1 km
  • Chailey School0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.4 km
  • Mill Lane0.4 km