Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

EAST GRINSTEAD ROAD, BN8 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST GRINSTEAD ROAD, BN8 4DD.

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

435

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4DD 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN8 4DD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.

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

BN8 4DD is a mixed residential area on East Grinstead Road, 0.7km from Chailey in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN8 4DD is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £535k, down 15.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00106773 (shared with 27 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 4DD. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 535,000

5 sales · Mean £ 561,300

school Local Schools

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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils0.5 km
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Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Five Bells0.8 km
  • Kings Court0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chailey Parish Hall0.8 km
  • Toddlers Inn Nursery School0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton4.7 km
  • Cooksbridge6.7 km
  • Wivelsfield7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's School0.5 km