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Area guide · Lewes

Living in Lewes

A snapshot of life in Lewes, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Lewes is a town in Lewes, South East with a population of 16,066. The average house price is £562,635 and the overall crime rate is 55.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Lewes ranks

Population

16,066

Avg House Price

£562,635

Crime Rate

55.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

247 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,267

Median Age

49.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Lewes's detached homes (£778,983) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£272,804).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Lewes prices have risen 13% over the last 9 years (£497,891 → £562,635).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£778,983	£732,500	104
Semi-Detached	£561,286	£525,000	105
Terraced	£502,080	£440,000	132
Flat	£272,804	£260,000	74

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Lewes is 55.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Lewes: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Priory School	Secondary	Good
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Southover CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Western Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Lewes averages 247 Mbps — 147% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Lewes homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	57.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,263

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,066
Median Age	49.1
Median Household Income	£29,267
Employment Rate	53.5%
Owner Occupied	71.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Lewes?

The average house price in Lewes is £562,635 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Lewes?

The most affordable entry point in Lewes is a flat, with an average price of £272,804.

Is Lewes a safe place to live?

Lewes has a recorded crime rate of 55.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Lewes?

Lewes has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Lewes?

Average broadband download speeds in Lewes are around 247 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.

How big is Lewes?

Lewes is a settlement in Lewes with a population of approximately 16,066.

Most compared with

How does Lewes stack up against its neighbours?

Brighton and Hove

Lewes

House price: £511,915 · £562,635
Crime rate: 101.8 · 55.1
Distance: 7.6 mi

Burgess Hill

Lewes

House price: £423,336 · £562,635
Crime rate: 45.8 · 55.1
Distance: 8.5 mi

Crowborough

Lewes

House price: £494,422 · £562,635
Crime rate: 41.2 · 55.1
Distance: 14.0 mi

Cuckfield

Lewes

House price: £674,259 · £562,635
Crime rate: 46.2 · 55.1
Distance: 11.2 mi

Eastbourne

Lewes

House price: £336,740 · £562,635
Crime rate: 109.6 · 55.1
Distance: 13.6 mi

Hailsham

Lewes

House price: £366,864 · £562,635
Crime rate: 41.3 · 55.1
Distance: 10.8 mi

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