Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

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

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

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 4DR 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
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BN8 4DR 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. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

For serious buyers, BN8 4DR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DR 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 4DR. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 445,000

1 sales · Mean £ 445,000

Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

BN8 4DR 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 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chailey Heritage Clinical Services0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.1 km
  • Wivelsfield5.9 km
  • Haywards Heath5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beggar's Wood Road0.0 km
  • Beggar's Wood Road0.0 km