Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

STATION ROAD, BN8 4HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, BN8 4HQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 4HQ 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
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN8 4HQ — age 42, 90% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BN8 4HQ is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.2km from North Chailey in North Chailey. 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4HQ 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 4HQ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 298,333

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

BN8 4HQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils1.2 km
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Court0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.9 km
  • Haywards Heath7.4 km
  • Uckfield7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Cottages0.0 km
  • Warren Cottages0.1 km
  • Hazeldene Lane0.2 km
  • Hazeldene Lane0.3 km
  • The Kings Head0.4 km