Postcode report
Is BN7 2AR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN7 2AR: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN7 2AR is a postcode in Lewes Castle, Lewes, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN7 2AR, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN7 2AR are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN7 2AR is based on Lewes 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,387 residents, 1,544 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near BN7 2AR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £363k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN7 2AR can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN7 2AR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN7 2AR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN7 2AR
Is BN7 2AR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN7 2AR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN7 2AR?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN7 2AR?
LocaleIQ matched BN7 2AR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN7 2AR?
The latest median sold price is £363k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN7 2AR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.