BN8 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on South Street, 0.3km from South Street in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.
For families considering a move, BN8 4BQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00106771 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, BN8 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, BN8 4BQ.
295
42
£ 54,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN8 4BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, BN8 4BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN8 4BQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN8 4BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Chailey School
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- McColl's0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Five Bells1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Chailey Parish Hall1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumpton3.6 km
- Cooksbridge5.0 km
- Wivelsfield7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Horns Lodge Inn0.3 km
- Horns Lodge Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN84BQ · Data under Open Government Licence