The BN8 5SL 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 | 28658 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Established farming communities / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Ringmer(0.51 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Lewes(2.08 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(20.28 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 (0.90 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BN85SL is 332 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1046), Between 65 to 74 (951), and Between 75 to 100 (944).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 291 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 17.
Regarding education, 124 adults have Level 4, while 33 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (430), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (247).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (160), followed by Christian (139).
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 Small employers and own account workers (85) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (59), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (52).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (596), and 333 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1637) and European Union EU-14 (31).