Church Close Telscombe Cliffs, Lewes
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN10), about 80 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 23301770.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lewes costs £2,756 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newhaven Town, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Chatsworth Park, is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Havenshealth, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2013 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewes in 2026-27: Band D £2,756 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,837 | £2,144 | £2,450 | £2,756 | £3,369 | £3,981 | £4,594 | £5,512 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,400 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 374 South Coast Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Land to the rear of 370 South Coast Road: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN10 7AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| BN10 7FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN10 7AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN10 7FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newhaven Town 431,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Southease 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broomfield Avenue Telscombe Cliffs | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Longhill School Grounds Ovingdean | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Marine Cliffs Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Lower Place Car Park | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 41 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Havenshealth | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peacehaven Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Sussex Nuffield Hospital | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Peacehaven Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chatsworth Park 7.2 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,590 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Telscombe Cliffs 5.2 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,170 m² | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye, 650m south west of Pedlersburgh, a scheduled monument, 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye, 650m south west of Pedlersburgh | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Pedlersburgh: a bowl barrow on Telscombe Tye | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bannings Bottom | Valley | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Tenant Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Saltdean Beach | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coombe Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Meeching Down | Wood | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewes: see them on the Lewes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Peacehaven Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern BN10 7AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Kawa Sushi BN10 7BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Telscombe Cliffs Service Station BN10 7ET | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Telscombe Parish Hall BN10 7AU | Other catering premises | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Fairlight Manor Care Home BN10 7BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Haven Care Home BN10 7DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smugglers Rest BN10 7BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Premier BN10 7LU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| HEGY's CAFFE BN10 7LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Maloncho Indian Restaurant BN10 7HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Central Fish Shop BN10 7HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Homescare Ltd Peacehaven BN10 7EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (41); On or near South Coast Road (11); On or near Amhurst Road (9); On or near Church Close (5); On or near Cliff Gardens (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Buckhurst Road · Broomfield Avenue · Cliff Gardens · Tyedean Road · Fairlight Avenue · Amhurst Road · Ambleside Avenue · Sussex Way · Highview Road · Gorham Way · Central Avenue · Grassmere Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.