Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

WESTGATE STREET, BN7 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE STREET, BN7 1AD.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN7 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BN7 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN7 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Westgate Street, 0.3km from Lewes in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN7 1AD represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00106844 (shared with 24 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 BN7 1AD. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

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

BN7 1AD has low crime rates — 38 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson33
Shoplifting25
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils0.5 km
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Priory School

Good1134 pupils0.9 km
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils1.0 km
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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Beckworths0.2 km
  • Bonne Bouche0.2 km
  • Cheese Please0.3 km
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
  • Hartleys0.2 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Murrells B & B0.1 km
  • Pelham House Hotel0.3 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.3 km
  • Montys Accommodation0.5 km
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • Lewes Arms0.3 km
  • Lewes Constitutional Club0.1 km
  • Lewes Football Club0.5 km
  • Longhorn burgers0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Apple Tree Events0.3 km
  • ASK Italian0.3 km
  • Beijing Restaurant0.3 km
  • Blue India0.4 km
  • Bun and Bean0.3 km
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Caccia and Tails0.4 km
  • Castle Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Greenies0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes0.6 km
  • Cooksbridge3.6 km
  • Glynde4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • The Pelham Arms0.2 km