BN7 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Place, 0.2km from Wallands Park in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Castle ward and the Lewes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1BZ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00106842 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL PLACE, BN7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL PLACE, BN7 1BZ.
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48
£ 42,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN7 1BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN7 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN7 1BZ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 378,000
Terraced
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1BZ has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Beckworths0.8 km
- Bonne Bouche0.8 km
- Cheese Please0.9 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.5 km
- Hartleys0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Murrells B & B0.6 km
- Pelham House Hotel0.9 km
- White Hart Hotel0.9 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.9 km
- Lewes Arms0.7 km
- Lewes Constitutional Club0.6 km
- Southover Grange0.9 km
- The Black Horse Inn0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Apple Tree Events0.8 km
- ASK Italian0.8 km
- Beijing Restaurant0.8 km
- Blue India0.8 km
- Bun and Bean0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caccia and Tails1.0 km
- Castle Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Greenies0.5 km
- Lewes Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.2 km
- Cooksbridge3.1 km
- Glynde5.2 km
Bus Stops
- De Warrenne Road0.1 km
- Gundreda Road0.1 km
- Newton Road0.1 km
- Kingsley Road0.1 km
- Ferrers Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71BZ · Data under Open Government Licence