The Avenue is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 1QT is located in the Lewes Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Lewes, BN7 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 1BN, BN7 1BE, BN7 1BJ, BN7 1RD, BN7 1QU, BN7 1RB, BN7 1BT, BN7 1QS, BN7 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN7 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 55.4% | 53.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 27.3% | 24.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 56.9% | 55.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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 1QT this area, 3.1% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65% | 66.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 88.8% | 88.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 88.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Lewes Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge and the 148th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2024-10-31 | £1,293,574 |
| 26 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2023-08-11 | £1,123,653 |
| 43 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2023-03-03 | £1,231,554 |
| 47 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,222,000 | 2021-11-30 | £1,329,338 |
| 39 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2021-03-26 | £945,495 |
BN7 1QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 1QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Gundreda Road , BN7 1PU | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,504 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 | 1,401 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 | 475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 4,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House Nursery | The Old School House, De Montfort Road | 233 yd | |
| Cluny Halls (The Presbytery) | St Pancras Vicarage, Irelands Lane | 254 yd | |
| Lewes Wellbeing Centre | 47A Western Road, Lewes | 270 yd | |
| Hannah's | 47 Western Road, Lewes | 285 yd | |
| Community Rooms | LDC Sheltered Housing Scheme, Newton Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pelham Arms | High Street, Lewes | 306 yd | |
| The Black Horse Inn | 55 Western Road, Lewes | 340 yd | |
| Beastie Bites | The Black Horse Inn, 55 Western Road | 343 yd | |
| Lewes Constitutional Club | 139 High Street, Lewes | 357 yd | |
| The Elephant And Castle | White Hill, Lewes | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenies | 29 Western Road, Lewes | 270 yd | |
| Lewes Fish Bar | 146 High Street, Lewes | 422 yd | |
| Castle Sandwich Bar | 155 High Street, Lewes | 474 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 61 High Street, Lewes | 578 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 50 High Street, Lewes | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Eastgate Street, Lewes | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Lewes) (Closed) Westgate Street | 346 yd | |
| Harts Leisure Club WHITE HART HOTEL WHITE HART HOTEL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool BROOK STREET | swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Hmp Lewes BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Southover C Of E Primary School POTTERS LANE | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Wallands Community Primary School GUNDREDA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Malling Recreation Ground Mayhew Way | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Convent Field CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Lewes Fc (The Dripping Pan) CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 975 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 | 989 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.