Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BARCOMBE MILLS ROAD, BN8 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARCOMBE MILLS ROAD, BN8 5BL.

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

383

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Avg Age

47

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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 5BL 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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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN8 5BL's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £553k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN8 5BL is a mixed residential area on Barcombe Mills Road, 0.3km from Barcombe Mills in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN8 5BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00106766 (shared with 16 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 5BL. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 475,000

2 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Semi-Detached

£ 710,000

1 sales · Mean £ 710,000

school Local Schools

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Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Outstanding135 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blue Thorn Gin0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Barcombe Village Hall0.5 km
  • Cashew Catering0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cooksbridge3.4 km
  • Lewes5.5 km
  • Plumpton6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Station0.3 km
  • Old Station0.3 km