Hereward Way is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 2HN is located in the Lewes Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereward Way, Lewes, BN7 2HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 2HU, BN7 2HJ, BN7 2HQ, BN7 2NW, BN7 2HR, BN7 2JR, BN7 2HT, BN7 2JN, BN7 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN7 2HN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 33.2% | 27.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 56.2% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.6% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 44.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94% | 93.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereward Way was 620.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 313.1% higher than the Lewes Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hereward Way has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge and the 3rd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hereward Way, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-01-14 | £606,341 |
| 25 Hereward Way, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-08 | £480,935 |
| 23 Hereward Way, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-11-06 | £471,120 |
| 9 Hereward Way, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,500 | 2023-07-28 | £434,504 |
| 13 Hereward Way, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-01-05 | £502,320 |
BN7 2HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2HN 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Gundreda Road , BN7 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School De Montfort Road , BN7 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,597 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 | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Ringmer Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | 3out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass at Sussex Police HQ | Malling House, Church Lane | 187 yd | |
| Malling Windmill Nursery | South Malling Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane | 239 yd | |
| Community Rooms Reed Court | LDC Sheltered Housing Scheme, Boughey Place | 375 yd | |
| Costa@Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Brooks Road | 392 yd | |
| BumBumBun | Daveys Lofts, Daveys Lane | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer | 12 Eastgate Street, Lewes | 822 yd | |
| The Dorset Arms | 22 Malling Street, Lewes | 855 yd | |
| The Elephant And Castle | White Hill, Lewes | 885 yd | |
| Lewes Arms | 1 Mount Place, Lewes | 917 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 46 Cliffe High Street, Lewes | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Brooks Road | 392 yd | |
| The Patch | 19-21 Market Street, Lewes | 922 yd | |
| Crumbs | 18A High Street, Lewes | 923 yd | |
| Efes Kebab Shop | 205 High Street, Lewes | 944 yd | |
| South Street Fish Bar | 9 South Street, Lewes | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi House, Brooks Road | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | Tescos Supermarket, Brooks Road | 683 yd | |
| Waitrose | Eastgate Street, Lewes | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malling Recreation Ground Mayhew Way | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| South Malling Ce Primary And Nursery School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool BROOK STREET | swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Harts Leisure Club WHITE HART HOTEL WHITE HART HOTEL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, 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 | 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.