Springett Cottages is in Ringmer, Lewes and in Lewes district. BN8 5PT is located in the Ouse Valley & Ringmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springett Cottages, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN8 5PZ, BN8 5PY, BN8 5PS, BN8 5QH, BN8 5EW, BN8 5LF, BN8 5LA, BN8 5EU, BN8 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN8 5PT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 59.7% | 57.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 40.3% | 42.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
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 5PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 17.5% | 19.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 53.5% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 14.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 40.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 40.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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% | 91.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springett Cottages was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% higher than the Ouse Valley & Ringmer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Springett Cottages has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ouse Valley & Ringmer and the 75th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 210.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Springett Cottages, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-03-28 | £416,310 |
| 1 Springett Cottages, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-31 | £398,703 |
| 2 Springett Cottages, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2019-04-26 | £350,720 |
| 3 Springett Cottages, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-04-05 | £438,400 |
| 4 Springett Cottages, Lewes, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2018-10-23 | £425,228 |
BN8 5PT 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 5PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Harrisons Lane , Ringmer BN8 5LL | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church Lane , BN7 2HS | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School Barcombe Cross , BN8 5DN | 4out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Road Community Primary School Southover High Street , BN7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southover CofE Primary School Potters Lane , BN7 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Ringmer Lewes Road , Ringmer BN8 5RB | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Mountfield Road , BN7 2XN | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ganges | 72 Springett Avenue, Ringmer | 171 yd | |
| Ringmer Cafe & Bistro | 58 Springett Avenue, Ringmer | 171 yd | |
| Community Rooms | LDC Sheltered Housing Scheme, Mill Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | Lewes Road, Ringmer | 163 yd | |
| Ringmer Association Football Club | Kings Academy, Lewes Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantikos Fish & Chips | 84 Springett Avenue, Ringmer | 171 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ringmer Village Green North Road | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Caburn Ground Anchor Field | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Cheyney Field 1 CHEYNEY COTTAGES 1 CHEYNEY COTTAGES LEWES ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Ringmer Swimming Pool Lewes Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.