Laughton Place is in Laughton, Lewes and in Wealden district. BN8 6DA is located in the Arlington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wealden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laughton Place, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN8 6DA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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% | 47.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50% | 52.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 28.5% | 35.4% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 46.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 53.3% | 55.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 46.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 92.8% | 92.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laughton Place was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Arlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laughton Place has the 30th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington and the 229th lowest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Cottage, 203 Laughton Place, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2021-08-13 | £1,002,628 |
| Hawthorn Cottage, 203 Laughton Place, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2019-07-12 | £852,000 |
| Chapel Barn Laughton Place, Lewes, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2008-08-29 | £1,353,808 |
| Hawthorn Cottage Laughton Place, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2005-10-16 | £810,989 |
| 202 Laughton Place, Lewes, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2004-02-12 | £816,249 |
BN8 6DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% 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 6DA 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.
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughton Community Primary School Church Lane , Laughton BN8 6AH | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Harrisons Lane , Ringmer BN8 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firle Church of England Primary School The Street , Firle BN8 6LF | 3out of 4 | 4,978 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 | 3,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.