WELLINGTON COTTAGES, BN8 4SN House Prices & Local Information

BN8 4SN is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Cottages, 0.3km from Cooksbridge in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN8 4SN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 4SN are sourced from Output Area E00106769 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.