Whitegates Close is in South Chailey, Lewes and in Lewes district. BN8 4AE is located in the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitegates Close, South Chailey, Lewes, BN8 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN8 4AH, BN8 4AB, BN8 4BY, BN8 4AW, BN8 4HL, BN8 4AF, BN8 4AX, BN8 4AJ, BN8 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN8 4AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 36.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 33.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 45.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 19.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 19% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 24% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 90.9% | 92.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 91.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitegates Close was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.7% higher than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitegates Close has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey and the 72nd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Whitegates Close, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-04-30 | £255,000 |
| 9 Whitegates Close, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-15 | £334,308 |
| 17 Whitegates Close, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £198,105 | 2023-07-19 | £192,267 |
| 24 Whitegates Close, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-31 | £269,359 |
| 22 Whitegates Close, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-11 | £303,641 |
BN8 4AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School Chailey St Peter's Ce Primary School, East Grinstead Road , North Chailey BN8 4DB | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumpton Primary School Southdowns , Plumpton Green BN7 3EB | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School Barcombe Cross , BN8 5DN | 4out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Community Primary School Cooksbridge , BN8 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newick Church of England Primary School 63 Allington Road , Newick BN8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey School Mill Lane , South Chailey BN8 4PU | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton College Ditchling Road , Plumpton BN7 3AE | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road , North Chailey BN8 4EF | 4out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gradwell Park Cafe & Shop | Chase House, 18 Gradwell End | 397 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chailey School Sports Hall MILL LANE | grass pitches | 318 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.