BN7 1EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from St Anne's in Lewes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.
Within the BN7 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00106857 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN7 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN7 1EA.
609
43
£ 53,500 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN7 1EA — age 43, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1EA. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN7 1EA has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Southover CofE Primary School
Western Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bonne Bouche1.0 km
- Frank Richards & Sons0.4 km
- Hartleys1.0 km
- Leicester Road Stores0.3 km
- St Annes Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Murrells B & B0.7 km
- Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Lewes Constitutional Club0.7 km
- Longhorn burgers1.0 km
- Southover Grange0.9 km
- The Black Horse Inn0.3 km
- The Brewers Arms0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Busy Bees at Lewes0.9 km
- Cafe Vegu1.0 km
- Castle Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Cluny Halls (The Presbytery)0.5 km
- Cote Brasserie0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Castle Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Greenies0.4 km
- Lewes Fish Bar0.8 km
- Yummy Yummy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lewes1.3 km
- Cooksbridge3.5 km
- Southease5.3 km
Bus Stops
- HM Prison0.1 km
- HM Prison0.1 km
- The Gallops0.2 km
- Southdown Avenue0.2 km
- The Gallops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN71EA · Data under Open Government Licence