New Road is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 1YN 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 New Road, Lewes, BN7 1YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 1UT, BN7 1YX, BN7 1UZ, BN7 1UX, BN7 2QP, BN7 2DJ, BN7 2DH, BN7 1YW, BN7 2DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN7 1YN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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% | 57.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 42.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 35.8% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 32.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 18.1% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 1YN this area, 5% 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 70.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 70.3% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 36.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.6% | 92.1% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 86.1% | 89.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 90.9% | 8.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.6% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.4% | 37.2% | 30.2% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Lewes Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
New Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge and the 110th highest crime rate of 325 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 New Road, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-18 | £240,353 |
| 11 New Road, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2016-12-14 | £352,714 |
| 3 New Road, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-02-12 | £293,333 |
| 7 New Road, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-07-06 | £337,686 |
| 5 New Road, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-01-30 | £311,725 |
BN7 1YN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 1YN 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.
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pells CofE Junior School Talbot Terrace , BN7 2DS | - not rated | 124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | - not rated | 647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pells CofE Infant School Landport Road , BN7 2SU | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pells Church of England Primary School Landport Road , BN7 2SU | - not rated | 672 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 | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringmer Community College Lewes Road , BN8 5RB | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringmer Community College Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Ringmer Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Downs College Mountfield Road , BN7 2XH | - not rated | 750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes New School Talbot Terrace , BN7 2DS | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewes Old Grammar School 140 High Street , Lewes BN7 1XS | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewes Tutorial Unit Mountfield Road , BN7 2XH | - not rated | 750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stream Edge School Rotten Row , BN7 1LS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Pinetree Park Newhaven Road , Lewes BN7 3NF | - not rated | 2,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat's Pizza | 1 Mount Place, Lewes | 95 yd | |
| Cafe 12/31 | Trinity St John Sub Castro Parish Church, Abinger Place | 100 yd | |
| Beijing Restaurant | 13 Fisher Street, Lewes | 139 yd | |
| Rustico Italiano Ltd | 10 Fisher Street, Lewes | 139 yd | |
| Net Werks | 4 Fisher Street, Lewes | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant And Castle | White Hill, Lewes | 55 yd | |
| Lewes Arms | 1 Mount Place, Lewes | 95 yd | |
| The Rights of Man | 179 High Street, Lewes | 217 yd | |
| The Brewers Arms | 91 High Street, Lewes | 286 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 3 Station Street, Lewes | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patch | 19-21 Market Street, Lewes | 255 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 61 High Street, Lewes | 259 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 50 High Street, Lewes | 263 yd | |
| Castle Sandwich Bar | 155 High Street, Lewes | 273 yd | |
| Efes Kebab Shop | 205 High Street, Lewes | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Eastgate Street, Lewes | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | Tescos Supermarket, Brooks Road | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi House, Brooks Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harts Leisure Club WHITE HART HOTEL WHITE HART HOTEL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Ymca (Lewes) (Closed) Westgate Street | 273 yd | |
| The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool BROOK STREET | swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Malling Recreation Ground Mayhew Way | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Southover C Of E Primary School POTTERS LANE | swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Convent Field CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Lewes Fc (The Dripping Pan) CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 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 | 935 yd |
| Priory School MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Lewes Leisure Centre Mountfield Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.