Winterbourne Close is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 1JY 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 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, BN7 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 1HW, BN7 1JZ, BN7 1LF, BN7 1HN, BN7 1LE, BN7 1LD, BN7 1LH, BN7 1ES, BN7 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN7 1JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN7 1JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 23.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 60.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 57.7% | 57.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 5% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1JY this area, 6.4% 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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 56.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 90% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winterbourne Close was 13.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Lewes Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winterbourne Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lewes Priory and the 31st lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £454,707 |
| 1 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-02-11 | £736,435 |
| 21 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-10-30 | £403,320 |
| 4 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-08-24 | £450,564 |
| 30 Winterbourne Close, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-08-24 | £588,733 |
BN7 1JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School De Montfort Road , BN7 1SR | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Gundreda Road , BN7 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Wellgreen Lane , Kingston BN7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,816 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 | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 3,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hmp Lewes | 1 Brighton Road, Lewes | 522 yd | |
| St Nicholas Day Service | St Nicholas Centre, Spital Road | 588 yd | |
| Hannah's | 47 Western Road, Lewes | 714 yd | |
| Lewes Wellbeing Centre | 47A Western Road, Lewes | 735 yd | |
| The Old School House Nursery | The Old School House, De Montfort Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 30A Southover High Street, Lewes | 468 yd | |
| Beastie Bites | The Black Horse Inn, 55 Western Road | 670 yd | |
| The Black Horse Inn | 55 Western Road, Lewes | 672 yd | |
| The Pelham Arms | High Street, Lewes | 810 yd | |
| Lewes Constitutional Club | 139 High Street, Lewes | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenies | 29 Western Road, Lewes | 735 yd | |
| Lewes Fish Bar | 146 High Street, Lewes | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Turner Ground STANLEY TURNER RECREATION GROUND STANLEY TURNER RECREATION GROUND KINGSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Hmp Lewes BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Southover C Of E Primary School POTTERS LANE | swimming pool | 759 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 | 923 yd |
| Ymca (Lewes) (Closed) Westgate Street | 1,038 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.