Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

WOODBINE LANE, BN8 4LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBINE LANE, BN8 4LH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4LH 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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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BN8 4LH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £527k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £527k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

BN8 4LH is a sought-after residential area on Woodbine Lane, 0.5km from Newick in Newick. Administratively it sits within Newick ward and the Lewes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN8, BN8 4LH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4LH are sourced from Output Area E00106917 (shared with 7 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 4LH. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

3 sales · Mean £ 523,139

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN8 4LH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Newick Church of England Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Alderman0.6 km
  • Newick Country Market0.3 km
  • Newick News & General Store0.1 km
  • Philania's Cottage Bakery0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Newick Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Bull Inn0.6 km
  • The Crown Inn0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Community Rooms0.3 km
  • Newick Pre-School - The Reading Room0.8 km
  • Newick Village Tandoori0.6 km
  • The Pantry0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Uckfield5.9 km
  • Plumpton7.1 km
  • Cooksbridge7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Harmers Hill0.1 km
  • Harmers Hill0.1 km
  • Newick Hill0.3 km
  • Newick Hill0.3 km
  • South Rough0.4 km