Cornfield Close Seaford, Lewes
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN25), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23300714.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 3, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Seaford (Sussex), about 490 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old School Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £75,000 | £50,000 | £128,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2 BN25 1SN | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2020 | WINTON BN25 1SN | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2018 | 5 BN25 1SN | Flat or maisonette | £255,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 5 BN25 1SN | Flat or maisonette | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Oct 1998 | WINTON BN25 1SN | Detached | £128,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1998 | 5 BN25 1SN | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 1998 | 5 BN25 1SN | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: Flat (3); House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 2013 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 700 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)
- East Street Car Park, East Street, Seaford: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Seaford Constitutional Club, Crouch Lane, Seaford: up to 19 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Talland Parade: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- 1-10 Talland Parade, High Street, Seaford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Land at Elm Court, Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Gas Works site, Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 51-53 Blatchington Road, Seaford: up to 8 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land rear of Chichester Road, Seaford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN25 1SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN25 1FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN25 1SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 16 m and 18 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN25 1FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN25 1SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN25 1SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaford (Sussex) 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bishopstone (Sussex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest War Memorial Seaford | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esplanade Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sutton Road Car Park | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 46.6 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old School Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cameron L & Sons LTD | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Seaford Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Seaford, Broadstreet | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3,870 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crouch Gardens 2.8 ha | 40 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seaford Allotments 3.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Leonard, a listed building (Grade I), 420 m (0.3 miles) west. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Medieval crypt, Church Street | Scheduled monument | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford Bay | Bay | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Hawth Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Yellow Falls | Cliff or slope | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| South Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Exceat Saltings | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Beggar's Croft | Wood | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chyngton School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield House BN25 1SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Seaford Town Football Club BN25 1AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Seaford Thai Kitchen BN25 1PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Cinque Ports BN25 1PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Holy Cow! Ice Cream Company BN25 1RU | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Beth’s kitchen and cakery BN25 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| The Party Emporium BN25 1PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Lucky House BN25 1PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Burts Bakery BN25 1RX | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Co-Operative BN25 1LZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Dunkies BN25 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| SEAFORD NEWS & WINE BN25 1LX | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Scoop & Weigh BN25 1LZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Collins Family Restaurant T/A The Grumpy Chef Ltd BN25 1LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Grape Tree BN25 1LZ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near East Street (8); On or near Guardswell Place (6); On or near Mercread Road (6); On or near Diamond Jubilee Close (6); On or near Croft Court (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- BN25 1SN: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- BN25 1FD: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- BN25 1SW: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Diamond Jubilee Close · Highlands Road · Cornfield Road · Vicarage Close · Mercread Road · Middle Furlong · Guardswell Place · Sutton Road · Bainbridge Close · East Street · Bramber Close · Grove Road
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.