Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BEGGARS WOOD ROAD, BN8 4DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEGGARS WOOD ROAD, BN8 4DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

479

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4DY 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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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN8 4DY's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £565k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.

home £565,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 4DY is a safe, established residential area on Beggars Wood Road in North Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN8, BN8 4DY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, up 11.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00106770 (shared with 23 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 4DY. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 565,000

2 sales · Mean £ 565,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BN8 4DY has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

A

Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chailey Heritage Clinical Services0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.0 km
  • Wivelsfield5.9 km
  • Haywards Heath6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beggar's Wood Road0.1 km
  • Beggar's Wood Road0.1 km