Acerlands is in Newick, Lewes and in Lewes district. BN8 4LU is located in the Newick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acerlands, Newick, Lewes, BN8 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN8 4QR, BN8 4LE, BN8 4LF, BN8 4PG, BN8 4LY, BN8 4PW, BN8 4LL, BN8 4FA, BN8 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN8 4LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.9% | 52.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 BN8 4LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 22.6% | 21.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 61% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 52.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 31.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around BN8 4LU this area, 8.2% 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.7% | 93.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acerlands was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acerlands has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey and the 57th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Acerlands, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2008-01-09 | £1,374,941 |
| 1 Acerlands, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2007-05-04 | £1,127,505 |
| 4 Acerlands, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2001-08-30 | £1,260,268 |
| 3 Acerlands, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £550,000 | 2001-07-31 | £1,549,551 |
| 2 Acerlands, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £595,000 | 2001-07-17 | £1,676,332 |
BN8 4LU 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.
BN8 4LU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN8 4LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newick Church of England Primary School 63 Allington Road , Newick BN8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletching Church of England Primary School Church Street , Fletching TN22 3SP | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,205 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Vicarage Lane , Scaynes Hill RH17 7PB | 3out of 4 | 5,327 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 | 5,394 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newick Village Tandoori | 7-9 Church Road, Newick | 606 yd | |
| Community Rooms | LDC Sheltered Housing Scheme, Allington Road | 611 yd | |
| Newick Pre-School - The Reading Room | 37 Church Road, Newick | 777 yd | |
| The Pantry | 20 Church Road, Newick | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newick Bowls Club | The Bowls Pavilion, Marbles Road | 457 yd | |
| The Bull On The Green | The Bull Inn, 24 The Green | 469 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 1 Church Road, Newick | 606 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 22 Church Road, Newick | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field Allington Road | grass pitches | 782 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.