Manor Close Seaford, Lewes
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN25), about 30 m long. USRN 23300698.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £638,968 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 F; 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old School Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £638,968 | £638,968 | £638,968 |
| 2018 | 1 | £482,500 | £482,500 | £482,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £339,950 | £339,950 | £339,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2022 | 4 BN25 4NX | Detached | £638,968 | |
| 11 Jan 2018 | 3 BN25 4NX | Detached | £482,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | 4 BN25 4NX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2007 | 2 BN25 4NX | Detached | £339,950 | |
| 17 Oct 2005 | 2 BN25 4NX | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2004 | 4 BN25 4NX | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 4 BN25 4NX | Detached | £97,000 | |
| 9 Feb 1995 | 2 BN25 4NX | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 170 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 F (31% of about 670 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 31 October 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 4NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN25 4NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 25 m and 27 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN25 4NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN25 4NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seaford (Sussex) 707,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bishopstone (Sussex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Seaford | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Esplanade Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sutton Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 47 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old School Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cameron L & Sons LTD | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Smile | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Eastbourne District General Hospital | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Police station | Seaford Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Seaford, Broadstreet | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,130 m² | 280 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,520 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seaford Allotments 3.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martello tower no 74 on Seaford Esplanade | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hillfort and a bowl barrow on Seaford Head | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Medieval crypt, Church Street | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Charleston Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Yellow Falls | Cliff or slope | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Brock Hole Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Exceat Saltings | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Seaford Bay | Bay | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Beggar's Croft | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chyngton School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Coffee Shop BN25 4LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazeldene (4); On or near Whiteley Close (4); On or near Manor Road (3); On or near Micklefield Way (3); On or near Stoke Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Manor Road · Sutton Avenue · Hazeldene · Micklefield Way · Whiteley Close · St Wilfred's Place · Kingston Green · Manor Road North · Stoke Close · Meadow Way · Kingston Close · Green Walk
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.