Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

HAYWARDS HEATH ROAD, BN8 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYWARDS HEATH ROAD, BN8 4DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

527

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4DL 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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9/10
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8/10
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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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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BN8 4DL is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BN8 4DL is a safe, established residential area on Haywards Heath Road, 1.2km from North Chailey in North Chailey. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN8 4DL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00106777 (shared with 25 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 4DL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

BN8 4DL has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are possession of weapons. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

A

Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chailey Heritage Clinical Services0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Court0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre)0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.4 km
  • Haywards Heath6.2 km
  • Wivelsfield6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chailey Heritage0.2 km
  • Chailey Heritage0.2 km