The Grange is in Barcombe, Lewes and in Lewes district. BN8 5AT is located in the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grange, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN8 5AU, BN8 5BA, BN8 5BB, BN8 5AX, BN8 5FT, BN8 5DH, BN8 5AY, BN8 5DN, BN8 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN8 5AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 5AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 24.1% | 24.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 63.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.5% | 58.3% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 97% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 91.7% | 91.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 92.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grange was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Grange has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey and the 159th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Grange, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-01-14 | £710,572 |
| 18 The Grange, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-11-15 | £481,261 |
| 4 The Grange, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-01-24 | £534,020 |
| 5 The Grange, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2013-03-01 | £893,950 |
| 2 The Grange, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2012-10-19 | £864,425 |
BN8 5AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 5AT 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School Barcombe Cross , BN8 5DN | 4out of 4 | 176 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Community Primary School Cooksbridge , BN8 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Community 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 | 5,053 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Harrisons Lane , Ringmer BN8 5LL | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Ringmer Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | 3out of 4 | 5,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | High Street, Barcombe | 80 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barcombe Recreation Ground School Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 95 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.