Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

SOUTH STREET, BN8 4BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, BN8 4BG.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN8 4BG is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00106771 (shared with 12 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 4BG. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

BN8 4BG has low crime rates — 8 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 offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils0.8 km
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils1.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gradwell Park Cafe & Shop1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColl's0.0 km
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton3.3 km
  • Cooksbridge4.6 km
  • Wivelsfield7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horns Lodge Inn0.1 km
  • Horns Lodge Inn0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.5 km