Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN8 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN8 4AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

265

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4AP 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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN8 4AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £895k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £895k 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 4AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from South Chailey in South Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN8, BN8 4AP offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 £895k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00106775 (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 BN8 4AP. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 895,000

1 sales · Mean £ 895,000

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

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

Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton3.4 km
  • Cooksbridge3.7 km
  • Lewes7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan House0.4 km
  • Swan House0.4 km
  • Grantham Close0.5 km