Potters Lane is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 1JP is located in the Lewes Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Potters Lane, Lewes, BN7 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 1JR, BN7 1JL, BN7 1JA, BN7 1TS, BN7 1TR, BN7 1JJ, BN7 1HT, BN7 1TT, BN7 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN7 1JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 33.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 48% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.1% | 52.5% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 12% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BN7 1JP this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 67.7% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 91.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 91.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.4% | 37.2% | 29.2% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Potters Lane was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Lewes Priory average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Potters Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lewes Priory and the 139th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latchetts Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-05-13 | £603,666 |
| The Pigeon House Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-07-03 | £379,414 |
| Latchetts, 51C Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-10-16 | £427,514 |
| The Pigeon House Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2012-06-13 | £441,093 |
| Latchetts, 51C Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-02-17 | £423,450 |
BN7 1JP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN7 1JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School De Montfort Road , BN7 1SR | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Gundreda Road , BN7 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Mountfield Road , BN7 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Old Grammar School 140 High Street , Lewes BN7 1XS | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Lewes | Nursery School, St James Street | 168 yd | |
| Southover Church | 1 Cockshut Road, Lewes | 206 yd | |
| Feel Good Food | 143B High Street, Lewes | 351 yd | |
| Cluny Halls (The Presbytery) | St Pancras Vicarage, Irelands Lane | 413 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 82 High Street, Lewes | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorn burgers | The Kings Head, 9 Southover High Street | 274 yd | |
| Southover Grange | Southover High Street, Lewes | 288 yd | |
| Lewes Constitutional Club | 139 High Street, Lewes | 339 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | 30A Southover High Street, Lewes | 343 yd | |
| The Pelham Arms | High Street, Lewes | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Fish Bar | 146 High Street, Lewes | 360 yd | |
| Castle Sandwich Bar | 155 High Street, Lewes | 433 yd | |
| Greenies | 29 Western Road, Lewes | 482 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 61 High Street, Lewes | 534 yd | |
| Daisy's Sandwich Bar | Shop 4, 1 Station Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Eastgate Street, Lewes | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southover C Of E Primary School POTTERS LANE | swimming pool | 4 yd |
| Southdown Sports Club SOUTHDOWN SPORTS CLUB CAR PARK SOUTHDOWN SPORTS CLUB CAR PARK COCKSHUT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Ymca (Lewes) (Closed) Westgate Street | 434 yd | |
| Convent Field CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 553 yd |
| Lewes Fc (The Dripping Pan) CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Harts Leisure Club WHITE HART HOTEL WHITE HART HOTEL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Stanley Turner Ground STANLEY TURNER RECREATION GROUND STANLEY TURNER RECREATION GROUND KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Hmp Lewes BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Priory School MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool BROOK STREET | swimming pool | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.