Weald Close Barcombe Cross, Lewes
37 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN8), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23301347.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 15, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Cooksbridge, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Foundry Healthcare Lewes, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (19); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17); owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 2, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 3, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 4, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 5, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 6, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 7, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 9 Munster Green, Barcombe
- 11, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 16, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 17, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 20, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 21, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 22, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 23, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 25, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 26, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 29, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 30, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 31, Munster Green, Barcombe
- 33, Munster Green, Barcombe
- Acorn Cottage, Munster Green, Barcombe
- Palm Tree Cottage, Munster Green, Barcombe
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 (21% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN8 5BN | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
| BN8 5AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 29 m and 33 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN8 5AZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN8 5BN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cooksbridge 91,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Plumpton 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Lewes 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Grange Barcombe Cross | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Uckfield | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 28.9 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Foundry Healthcare Lewes | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ringmer Pharmacy | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Lewes Victoria Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ringmer Springett Avenue Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 120 m |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Camoiscourt Shaw | Wood | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bird's Hole | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Beeches Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Brantwood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Barcombe Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Limekiln Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 37 |
3 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcombe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak BN8 5BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Barcombe Cricket Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barcombe Mills Road (4); On or near School Path (3); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Weald View (2); On or near Weald Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Nearby streets
Weald Close · Weald Close · Weald View · The Grange · Grange Road · Monger's Mead · Oak Tree · The Meadows · School Path · Bridgelands · School Field · Grantham Bank
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.