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BN7 Area Report

Lewes

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£506,483
Median Price
Postcode district (BN7)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (BN7)
5
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.7/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BN7

Rental Yield
5.1
Price Growth
4.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.9
Climate Resilience
7

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (BN7)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

132
Crimes/month
52
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 153
2025-05: 186
2025-06: 150
2025-07: 179
2025-08: 153
2025-09: 132
2025-10: 135
2025-11: 157
2025-12: 137
2026-01: 130
2026-02: 127
2026-03: 139
2025-042026-03

↓ 13% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Lewes)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Lewes has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
5
education
6
health
6
crime
7
housing
5
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Lewes (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the BN7-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£360,425
Lewes average
-3.6%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£578,363
Detached
£388,165
Semi-Detached
£316,774
Terraced
£195,820
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £164,158
01/12/2003: £181,102
01/12/2004: £206,495
01/12/2005: £208,266
01/12/2006: £223,694
01/12/2007: £249,113
01/12/2008: £216,128
01/12/2009: £217,667
01/12/2010: £237,802
01/12/2011: £225,718
01/12/2012: £242,621
01/12/2013: £253,931
01/12/2014: £274,754
01/12/2015: £292,293
01/12/2016: £306,973
01/12/2017: £321,823
01/12/2018: £328,738
01/12/2019: £329,113
01/12/2020: £333,924
01/12/2021: £353,379
01/12/2022: £399,720
01/12/2023: £372,362
01/12/2024: £373,943
01/12/2025: £360,425
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

4
Primary
1
Independent
5
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BN7 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£835,000
246 sales
Semi-detached
£525,000
320 sales
Terraced
£485,000
527 sales
Flat
£280,000
333 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Lewes. For the headline BN7 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-3.6%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Lewes
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
3.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
National Park: South DownsBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (4)
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (6)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

65/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:26 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.5°C
Avg Temperature
976mm
Annual Rainfall
2959h
Sunshine/Year
24.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 19°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 63%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Tally HoPub/bar/nightclub
4/5
Christ ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
Wallands Community Primary School Extended School ProvisionSchool/college/university
5/5
Wallands Community Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Lewes Old Grammar School TrustSchool/college/university
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

13%
Renewable Energy
224g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 52.2%imports 34.5%wind 9.4%solar 3.6%hydro 0.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

53m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 53m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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