Is BN8 4EL a safe place to live?

Yes, BN8 4EL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN8 4EL?

The population for the BN8 4EL area is approximately 435 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN8 4EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

435

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Avg Age

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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 4EL 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 4EL — 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN8 4EL is a safe, established residential area within the BN8 district of Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN8 4EL 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.

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 4EL 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 4EL. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

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

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Plumpton2.7 km
Wivelsfield5.1 km
Burgess Hill5.4 km