Phoenix Causeway Lewes
2 addresses across 1 postcode (BN7), about 370 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 23301050.
- 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 79% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lewes, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Southover Grange Gardens, is about 660 m (0.4 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: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Foundry Healthcare Lewes, about 340 m away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 296 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (64% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 8.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 AND 2, LITTLE EAST STREET, grade II
- 14, EAST STREET, grade II
- 15, EAST STREET, grade II
- 16, EAST STREET, grade II
- 17, EAST STREET, grade II
- 4 AND 5, LITTLE EAST STREET, grade II
- 6, EASTGATE STREET, grade II
- PENRHOS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Magistrates court car park, Court Road, Lewes BN7: up to 9 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- Eastgate Street Car Park & 3 Eastgate Centre, Lewes: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Eastgate Wharf, Lewes (former Wenban Smith Site and current NCP Car Park): up to 74 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Former Lewes Bus Station, Eastgate Street, Lewes.: up to 35 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Land at Former ambulance HQ, Friars Walk, Lewes: up to 24 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- 40-42 Friars Walk, Lewes East Sussex: up to 24 homes, Prior approval (240 m)
- Land at Little East Street Car Park, Corner of North Street and East Street, Lewes BN7: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- 8 North Street, Lewes: up to 10 homes, permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 18 November 2026: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Works for road purposes, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026: NWP STREET LTD (formerly New World Payphones Ltd), Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 25 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN7 2BY | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lewes 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cooksbridge 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Glynde 69,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Phoenix Causeway Lewes | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sussex House University of Sussex | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 100 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Phoenix Causeway Car Park | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Foundry Healthcare Lewes | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mermaid Dental Care Limited | 250 m |
| Hospital | Lewes Victoria Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lewes Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 8 High Street Lloyds Bank | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Southover Grange Gardens 1.6 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.7 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,270 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Harvey's Brewery, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-east. 472 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's Brewery | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| Lewes Town Wall, section called The Green Wall | Scheduled monument | 160 m west |
| Jireh Chapel and Sunday School to North | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m east |
| Church of St Thomas at Cliffe | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south-east |
| Lamb House | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m east |
| Lewes Castle | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Calvary (mound) | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Battle of Lewes 1264 | Registered battlefield | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pells Pool | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Cliffe Cut | Tidal water | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Coombe | Valley | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Malling Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Cliffe Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Ranscombe Holt | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Priory School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Western Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaula's Indian Restaurant BN7 2LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| TG Jones High Street Limited BN7 2AF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| JG Foods Ltd t/a Grape Tree BN7 2AF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Volly (Lewes) LTD BN7 2LP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eastgate Baptist Church Hall BN7 2LR | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett BN7 2AF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd BN7 2LP | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| The Brewery Shop BN7 2AH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Cook BN7 2AH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited BN7 2BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Subway BN7 2LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Bake Out BN7 2AD | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Riverside Cafe Lewes BN7 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Riverside Brasserie BN7 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Poppys BN7 2RE | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 115 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eastgate Wharf (106); On or near Supermarket (61); On or near Wellington Street (33); On or near Cliffe High Street (26); On or near Parking Area (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- Food hygiene ratings Lansdown Health Foods (retailers - other, BN7 2AN) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zorba Meze & Grill (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BN7 2FS) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zorba Meze Grill (restaurant/cafe/canteen, BN7 2FS) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Fallow Houseplants and Homewares (retailers - other, BN7 2NS) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Aldi Stores Limited (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, BN7 2BY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 28 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN7 2BY: 2 addresses of 90 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Eastgate Wharf · Englishs Passage · Phoenix Place · Green Wall · Harveys Way · Eastgate Street · Malling Street · North Court · Waterloo Place · Foundry Passage · East Street · Bear Yard
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.