Park Road Lewes
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BN7), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23300023.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £1,687,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 B; 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 Lewes, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Southover Grange Gardens, is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Foundry Healthcare Lewes, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 69% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £1,687,500 | £1,687,500 | £1,687,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £1,410,000 | £1,410,000 | £1,410,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £1,225,000 | £1,225,000 | £1,225,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 | £1,125,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2023 | 2 BN7 1BN | Detached | £1,687,500 | |
| 25 Mar 2021 | 5 BN7 1BN | Detached | £1,410,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 4 BN7 1BN | Detached | £1,100,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2014 | 5 BN7 1BN | Detached | £1,225,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 5 BN7 1BN | Detached | £1,125,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 2 BN7 1BN | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 6 BN7 1BN | Detached | £760,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 6 BN7 1BN | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 4 Nov 1996 | 3 BN7 1BN | Detached | £250,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 257 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 B (16% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Lewes. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- The Shelleys Hotel, 136 High Street Lewes: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Pells School, Landport Road, Lewes: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at St Anne's Crescent, Lewes BN7 1SB: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Kingsley Road Garage Site, Kingsley Road, Lewes: up to 6 homes, pending decision (480 m (0.3 miles))
- The Course Garage site, The Course, Lewes,: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Lewes, Ambulance Station Lancaster Street: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Astley House and Police Garage, Spital Road, Lewes BN7 1PW: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former St Anne's School Site Rotten Row, Lewes BN7 1LJ: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (510 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 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 35 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN7 1BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lewes 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cooksbridge 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Glynde 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road Wallands Park | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Needlemakers Car Park | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Foundry Healthcare Lewes | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Annes Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Anne's Dental Practice | 310 m |
| Hospital | Lewes Victoria Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lewes Police Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 8 High Street Lloyds Bank | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southover Grange Gardens 1.6 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,820 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Paddock 1.9 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shelley's Hotel and Railings to South, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south. 471 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 20 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley's Hotel and Railings to South | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Tyne House and Railings to South | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south |
| Church of St Anne | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m south-west |
| No 111 and Railings to North | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south |
| Lewes Castle | Scheduled monument | 360 m south-east |
| Chapel of St James' Hospital | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lewes Town Wall, section called The Green Wall | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Battle of Lewes 1264 | Registered battlefield | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pells Pool | Lake or reservoir | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cliffe Cut | Tidal water | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Landport Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Houndean Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Offham Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Ashcombe Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Southover CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust BN7 1BX | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Claydon House Nursing Home BN7 2QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Old School House Nursery BN7 1SP | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Pelham Arms BN7 1XL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Frank Richards & Sons BN7 1RL | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Greenies BN7 1RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| lewes Wellbeing Centre BN7 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club BN7 1XS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust BN7 1XS | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Hannah's BN7 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Field and flame bbq BN7 1RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Black Horse Inn BN7 1RS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Feel Good Food BN7 1XT | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Lewes Chinese Takeaway BN7 1RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Lewes Fish Bar BN7 1XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bradford Road (4); On or near Paddock Lane (2); On or near Weald Close (2); On or near The Avenue (1); On or near Rufus Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 66% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 69% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- Food hygiene ratings Big Fish (takeaway/sandwich shop, BN7 2DG) now 5 Very good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN7 1BN: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rufus Close · The Avenue · Queen Anne's Close · Prince Edward's Road · Sackville Close · Wallands Crescent · Bradford Road · Weald Close · Newton Road · Paddock Lane · Offham Road · Paddock 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.