Living in BN9, Lewes
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN9 in Lewes. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lewes: £367,918, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN9
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £251,500 and a range from £78,000 to £550,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 WILLOW WALK, BN9 9SS | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 26 BRIDGE COURT BRIDGE STREET, BN9 9PJ | flat-maisonette | £158,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 32 LEWES ROAD, BN9 9RU | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 49 LEWES ROAD, BN9 9RX | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 20 RAILWAY ROAD, BN9 0AS | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT 8 NORMAN ROAD, BN9 9LJ | flat-maisonette | £177,500 | 2026-03-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahaven Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Breakwater Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| High Cliff Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.0% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
185 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lewes's figures.
Common questions about BN9
What is the average house price in BN9?
The average sold price in Lewes is £367,918 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN9?
Prices in Lewes are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN9?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central BN9 in the last 2 years is £251,500, ranging from £78,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN9?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN9?
185 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN9 at risk of flooding?
Central BN9 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £251,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 185 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN9 safe?
185 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN9 or BN10, BN9 or BN25, BN9 or BN51.
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