Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

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

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

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

435

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4DU 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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10/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN8 4DU — age 43, 78% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, BN8 4DU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00106773 (shared with 27 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 4DU. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%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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school Local Schools

A

Chailey Heritage School

Outstanding85 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Lunch Box0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton4.8 km
  • Wivelsfield5.1 km
  • Haywards Heath5.4 km