The BN8 5QR postcode is in Lewes, East Sussex postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BN8 |
| Ward | Ouse Valley & Ringmer |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Lewes |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Eastbourne |
| Police Force | Sussex |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Ouse Valley & Ringmer |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Lewes |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | This area ranks 24846 out of 32844, placing it in the most deprived 75.6% of areas. |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Comfortable neighbourhoods / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ringmer(0.17 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Ringmer Green(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Glynde(2.39 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(20.56 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | BN8 5LL (0.22 mi) | Details |
| King's Academy RingmerSecondary, Good | 11-16 | BN8 5RB (0.38 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN85QR is 259 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 40 to 44 (21), 85+ (20), and Between 60 to 64 (18).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 251 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 68 adults have No qualifications, while 36 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (53), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (37).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (137), followed by No religion (113).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47) followed by Routine occupations (37), and Semi-routine occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (84), and 60 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (250) and Middle East and Asia (3).