Lancaster Street is in Lewes and in Lewes district. BN7 2PY 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 Lancaster Street, Lewes, BN7 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN7 2PU, BN7 2PZ, BN7 2QB, BN7 2QA, BN7 2QD, BN7 2QF, BN7 2DL, BN7 2PX, BN7 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN7 2PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 54.3% | 53% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 33.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 39.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 52.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2PY 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 6.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 62.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94% | 95.2% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 91.9% | 93.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 93.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 17.3% | 6.0% | 11.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Street was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Lewes Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancaster Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Lewes Bridge and the 62nd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2016-01-29 | £330,825 |
| 22 Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2014-01-24 | £505,149 |
| 24 Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-03-03 | £369,494 |
| 22 Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-10-27 | £418,860 |
| 26 Lancaster Street, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2003-07-07 | £357,266 |
BN7 2PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Gundreda Road , BN7 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community 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 | 1,069 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Ringmer Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | 3out of 4 | 5,099 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 | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 4,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 12/31 | Trinity St John Sub Castro Parish Church, Abinger Place | 67 yd | |
| Lewes Theatre Club | Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street | 106 yd | |
| Pat's Pizza | 1 Mount Place, Lewes | 149 yd | |
| Blue India | 18 West Street, Lewes | 149 yd | |
| Squisito | Cafe Level 2, Old Needlemakers | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elephant And Castle | White Hill, Lewes | 112 yd | |
| Lewes Arms | 1 Mount Place, Lewes | 149 yd | |
| The Rights of Man | 179 High Street, Lewes | 346 yd | |
| The Volunteer | 12 Eastgate Street, Lewes | 398 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 3 Station Street, Lewes | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patch | 19-21 Market Street, Lewes | 246 yd | |
| Efes Kebab Shop | 205 High Street, Lewes | 286 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 50 High Street, Lewes | 336 yd | |
| Crumbs | 18A High Street, Lewes | 374 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 61 High Street, Lewes | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Eastgate Street, Lewes | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | Tescos Supermarket, Brooks Road | 599 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi House, Brooks Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool BROOK STREET | swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Harts Leisure Club WHITE HART HOTEL WHITE HART HOTEL HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 357 yd |
| Ymca (Lewes) (Closed) Westgate Street | 439 yd | |
| Malling Recreation Ground Mayhew Way | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Convent Field CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Lewes Fc (The Dripping Pan) CONVENT FIELD CONVENT FIELD MOUNTFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Southover C Of E Primary School POTTERS LANE | swimming pool | 862 yd |
| South Malling Ce Primary And Nursery School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Priory School MOUNTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Lewes Leisure Centre Mountfield Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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.