Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

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

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

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

479

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Avg Age

42

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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: BN8 4DS 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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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN8 4DS combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£528k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

home £528,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 4DS 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 4DS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 £528k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00106770 (shared with 23 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 4DS. 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 / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 447,250

2 sales · Mean £ 447,250

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

BN8 4DS 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

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Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chailey Heritage Clinical Services0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton5.0 km
  • Wivelsfield5.8 km
  • Haywards Heath5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Beggar's Wood Road0.1 km
  • Beggar's Wood Road0.1 km