Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BELL LANE, BN7 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, BN7 1DG.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BN7 1DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £517,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Bell Lane, 0.2km from Southover in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN7 1DG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00106871 (shared with 10 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 1DG. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 525,000

8 sales · Mean £ 556,250

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

BN7 1DG 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils0.3 km
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils1.1 km
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Priory School

Good1134 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Beckworths0.7 km
  • Bonne Bouche0.7 km
  • Cheese Please0.9 km
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
  • Hartleys0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Murrells B & B0.5 km
  • Pelham House Hotel0.8 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.8 km
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Chef & Butcher @ The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Lewes Arms0.9 km
  • Lewes Constitutional Club0.5 km
  • Lewes Football Club0.8 km
  • Longhorn burgers0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Apple Tree Events0.8 km
  • ASK Italian0.9 km
  • Beijing Restaurant0.9 km
  • Blue India1.0 km
  • Bun and Bean0.9 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Caccia and Tails0.9 km
  • Castle Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Greenies0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes0.9 km
  • Cooksbridge3.9 km
  • Southease4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.1 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Valley Road0.3 km
  • Anne of Cleves House0.3 km
  • Cockshut Road0.4 km