Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

WILLOW GARDENS, BN8 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GARDENS, BN8 4BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4BY 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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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN8 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN8 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Willow Gardens, 0.0km 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 4BY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BY 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 4BY. 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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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

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

BN8 4BY has low crime rates — 36 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 offences20
Other crime3
Other theft3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

2 nearby
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton2.8 km
  • Cooksbridge4.0 km
  • Wivelsfield7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Grantham Close0.3 km
  • Grantham Close0.3 km
  • Chailey School0.3 km