Area guide · Lewes

Living in Ringmer

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

At a glance

Ringmer is a village in Lewes, South East with a population of 3,221. The average house price is £521,676 and the overall crime rate is 55.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ringmer ranks

Population

3,221

Avg House Price

£521,676

Crime Rate

55.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

230 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,671

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ringmer's detached homes (£720,882) command roughly 4.1× the price of a flat (£177,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ringmer prices have risen 17% over the last 9 years (£447,248 → £521,676).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£720,882	£706,000	17
Semi-Detached	£467,636	£464,975	18
Terraced	£391,646	£389,000	12
Flat	£177,000	£175,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ringmer is 55.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
King's Academy Ringmer	Secondary	No rating available
Ringmer Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ringmer averages 230 Mbps — 130% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ringmer homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.5
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,245

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,221
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£31,671
Employment Rate	57.1%
Owner Occupied	73.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ringmer?

The average house price in Ringmer is £521,676 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Ringmer is a flat, with an average price of £177,000.

Is Ringmer a safe place to live?

Ringmer has a recorded crime rate of 55.0 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 Ringmer?

Ringmer has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ringmer?

Average broadband download speeds in Ringmer are around 230 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86% of premises.

How big is Ringmer?

Ringmer is a settlement in Lewes with a population of approximately 3,221.

Most compared with

How does Ringmer stack up against its neighbours?

Brighton and Hove

Ringmer

House price: £511,915 · £521,676
Crime rate: 101.8 · 55
Distance: 10.0 mi

Burgess Hill

Ringmer

House price: £423,336 · £521,676
Crime rate: 45.8 · 55
Distance: 9.5 mi

Crowborough

Ringmer

House price: £494,422 · £521,676
Crime rate: 41.2 · 55
Distance: 12.0 mi

Crumbles

Ringmer

House price: £336,740 · £521,676
Crime rate: 109.6 · 55
Distance: 13.7 mi

Cuckfield

Ringmer

House price: £674,259 · £521,676
Crime rate: 46.2 · 55
Distance: 11.7 mi

Eastbourne

Ringmer

House price: £336,740 · £521,676
Crime rate: 109.6 · 55
Distance: 12.6 mi

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