Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

SETFORDS FIELD, BN8 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETFORDS FIELD, BN8 4BX.

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

295

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4BX 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, BN8 4BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £265,333 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Setfords Field, 0.2km from South Street in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00106771 (shared with 12 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 4BX. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

Terraced

£ 307,000

3 sales · Mean £ 310,666

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

BN8 4BX 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 pupils0.8 km
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Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good133 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColl's0.1 km
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton3.4 km
  • Cooksbridge4.6 km
  • Wivelsfield7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horns Lodge Inn0.1 km
  • Horns Lodge Inn0.1 km