Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

CORNWELLS BANK, BN8 4RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNWELLS BANK, BN8 4RJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

185

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN8 4RJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN8 4RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4RJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cornwells Bank, 0.2km from Cornwell's Bank in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Newick ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN8 4RJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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 4RJ are sourced from Output Area E00106921 (shared with 11 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 4RJ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

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

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

P

Newick Church of England Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sheepgate Fruit Farm0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Community Rooms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Plumpton6.1 km
  • Uckfield6.2 km
  • Cooksbridge6.7 km