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BN8

LEWES

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN8 encompasses LEWES and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £612,813
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£612,813

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

114% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

180 Mbps

Property Prices in BN8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN8 is £612,813, which is 34% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN8 cost 113.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN8 have fallen 5.6% 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 £776,412 251
Semi-detached £475,685 180
Terraced £388,648 99
Flat £292,198 56
All types £612,813 636

5-Year Price History

£588K £597K £606K £614K £623K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN8 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chiddingly Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hamsey Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Laughton Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Barcombe Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

166,908

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
11.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN8 are 180.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 65% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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180.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN8 is collected by Wealden. The Band D rate is £2,363/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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BN8 — LEWES

Area Summary

BN8 (LEWES) offers above-average property prices (£612,813, 114% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (180 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN8 LEWES

What is the average house price in BN8 LEWES?
The average house price in BN8 (LEWES) is £612,813, based on 636 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 114% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.
Is BN8 LEWES a safe area to live?
Crime in BN8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN8 LEWES?
The population of BN8 (LEWES) is approximately 166,908 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN8?
The average broadband download speed in BN8 is 180 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 38%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN8 LEWES?
There are 12 schools in or near BN8. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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