Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN8 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN8 4BE.

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

435

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4BE 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN8 4BE — age 43, 78% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN8 4BE is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from South Street in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00106773 (shared with 27 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 BN8 4BE. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

BN8 4BE has low crime rates — 8 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 offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils1.2 km
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColl's0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Five Bells0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Chailey Parish Hall0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton3.7 km
  • Cooksbridge5.0 km
  • Wivelsfield7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Horns Lodge Inn0.3 km
  • Horns Lodge Inn0.3 km