Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN8 6LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN8 6LF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN8 6LF spans multiple life stages — average age 45, 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 6LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Firle in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward and the Lewes constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN8 6LF offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN8 6LF are sourced from Output Area E00106926 (shared with 28 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 6LF. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BN8 6LF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Firle Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement74 pupils0.0 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Firle Gardens0.5 km
  • Firle Post Office Stores0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ram Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Brewster's Coffee Co0.7 km
  • Firle Place Tea Room0.6 km
  • Firle Village Hall0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glynde1.5 km
  • Southease4.2 km
  • Southease Church (By Bus)4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Firle Park Gates0.3 km
  • Firle Park Gates0.3 km
  • The Ram0.3 km
  • Post Office0.5 km