Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, BN7 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN AVENUE, BN7 1EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 53,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN7 1EL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN7 1EL's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,225,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN7 1EL is a sought-after residential area on Southdown Avenue, 0.6km from St Anne's in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Lewes Priory ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN7, BN7 1EL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for BN7 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00106860 (shared with 8 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 1EL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,075,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,041,428

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

BN7 1EL has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Other crime39
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Good283 pupils0.8 km
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Southover CofE Primary School

Good311 pupils0.9 km
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Western Road Community Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Frank Richards & Sons0.7 km
  • Leicester Road Stores0.6 km
  • St Annes Pharmacy0.6 km
  • St Pancras Stores0.8 km
  • Winterbourne Stores0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Murrells B & B0.9 km
  • Dubois Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Lewes Constitutional Club1.0 km
  • The Black Horse Inn0.6 km
  • The Pelham Arms0.8 km
  • The Swan Inn0.8 km
  • St Marys Supporters Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cluny Halls (The Presbytery)0.8 km
  • Hannah's0.6 km
  • Hmp Lewes0.3 km
  • Lewes Sports Club0.9 km
  • Lewes Wellbeing Centre0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greenies0.7 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lewes1.5 km
  • Cooksbridge3.6 km
  • Southease5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Southdown Avenue0.1 km
  • Southdown Avenue0.1 km
  • Houndean Rise0.3 km
  • Barons Down Road0.3 km
  • Houndean Rise0.3 km