Eastern Ring Road Brighton, Lewes
10 addresses across 4 postcodes (BN1), about 210 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23301489.
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Falmer, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moulsecoomb Wild Park, is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 98 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hc University Of Sussex Health Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 3,580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often bicycle theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (42% of about 2,060 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.
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 98 m and 111 m above sea level (107 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 9PJ | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN1 9QT | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN1 9RJ | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN1 9RS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Falmer 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Science Park Road University of Sussex | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 360 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Upper Moat Lodge Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32.3 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hc University Of Sussex Health Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Coldean Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sussex Nuffield Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Group - Bramber House 1 - University of Sussex Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,180 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,360 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chichester Building Molecular Science I Including Chemistry Lecture Theatre and Staircase to S, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Building Molecular Science I Including Chemistry Lecture Theatre and Staircase to S | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m west |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences I Including Staircase to South and East to West Wing Attached to East Pevensey Building | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| Engineering (Engg) Engineering and Applied Sciences Including Staircase Adjoining to South | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m west |
| Meeting House Including Kerbstones Surrounding Moat | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Medieval earthworks at Balmer | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Medieval settlement at Stanmer | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Linear earthwork S of village | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Stanmer Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tenantlain Belt | Wood | 270 m south |
| Russell's Clump | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Richmond Hill | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Oldlodge Clump | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Lot's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Loose Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relish BN1 9SB | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Our Coop Little Pioneers BN1 9BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| RELISH BN1 9SB | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| East Preston Sports & Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Doctor's Orders Cafe BN1 9PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Southdowns Pantry BN1 9PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Co-operative BN1 9QU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Dine Central BN1 9QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Eat Central/ The Conference Centre/Street Food Van BN1 9QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Arts Piazza BN1 9SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Sodexo Live At American Express Community Stadium BN1 9BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| George Rogers Catering BN1 9BL | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Dhaba Café BN1 9SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Union Shop BN1 9QF | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Falmer Bar (wet Sales) BN1 9QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Estates Road (3); On or near Mill Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 16% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 43% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 20% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 29% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 7 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
- BN1 9PJ: 5 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- BN1 9QT: 3 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- BN1 9RJ: 1 address of 2408 in the postcode
- BN1 9RS: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Science Park Road · Knights Gate Road · Science Park Square · Boiler House Hill · B2123 · Park Street · Biology Road · North-South Road · Southern Ring Road · Southern Ring Road · Mill Street · Falmer Hill
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.