Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN8 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

273

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, BN8 4BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN8 4BZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00106776 (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 BN8 4BZ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BN8 4BZ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Chailey School

Good788 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Gradwell Park Cafe & Shop0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • McColl's0.8 km
  • Sheepgate Gardens0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton2.9 km
  • Cooksbridge3.8 km
  • Wivelsfield7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Grantham Close0.0 km
  • Grantham Close0.0 km
  • Swan House0.2 km
  • Swan House0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.3 km