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BN7

LEWES

East Sussex, South East, England

BN7 is the postcode district for LEWES, located in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £603,156
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£603,156

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

110% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

192 Mbps

Property Prices in BN7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN7 is £603,156, which is 32% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN7 cost 110.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN7 have fallen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £948,839 127
Semi-detached £594,631 215
Terraced £547,068 304
Flat £278,579 205
All types £603,156 904

5-Year Price History

£556K £585K £613K £641K £669K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN7 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Western Road Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Plumpton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Southover CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

102,363

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN7 are 192.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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192.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN7 is collected by Lewes. The Band D rate is £2,388/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN7 — LEWES

Area Summary

BN7 (LEWES) offers above-average property prices (£603,156, 110% above national average), low crime (47% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (192 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN7 LEWES

What is the average house price in BN7 LEWES?
The average house price in BN7 (LEWES) is £603,156, based on 904 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is BN7 LEWES a safe area to live?
Crime in BN7 is significantly below the national average (43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN7 LEWES?
The population of BN7 (LEWES) is approximately 102,363 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN7?
The average broadband download speed in BN7 is 192 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 40%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN7 LEWES?
There are 11 schools in or near BN7. 9% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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