Postcode BN8 6LR (Lewes)

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The postcode BN8 6LR is located in Lewes, in the county of East Sussex. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BN8 6LR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BN8 6LR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BN8 6LR as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.

The closest road name to BN8 6LR is A259 which is centered 3.51 km away.

The closest railway station is Glynde Rail Station, 3.62 km away.

The closest primary school to BN8 6LR (for ages 11 and under) is Firle Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 20, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Seaford Head School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 14, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of BN8 6LR is Barley Mow and is 4.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on April 28, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for BN8 6LR is covered by the Sussex police force association and East Sussex Downs and Weald is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BN8 6LR, and the approximate distance away.

A259 3.51 km
A22 25.13 km
A26 27.57 km
A27 52.57 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BN8 6LR

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BN8 6LR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Firle Church of England Primary School Good
(April 20, 2017)
2.34 km
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Good
(April 4, 2019)
3.14 km
Compass Community School South Outstanding
(November 15, 2018)
3.15 km
Harbour Primary and Nursery School Good
(November 6, 2019)
4.74 km
Bowden House School Good
(January 11, 2018)
4.9 km
Breakwater Academy Good
(May 22, 2019)
4.98 km
St. John's School (Seaford) Good
(January 25, 2017)
5.08 km
High Cliff Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2018)
5.38 km
Alfriston School Good
(January 15, 2020)
5.45 km
Cradle Hill Community Primary School Good
(January 23, 2018)
5.48 km
Seahaven Academy Good
(November 11, 2021)
5.52 km
Northease Manor School 5.62 km
Seaford Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
5.88 km
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Good
(November 20, 2018)
6 km
Chyngton School Good
(April 25, 2019)
6.29 km
Priory School Good
(May 9, 2018)
6.44 km
Peacehaven Community School 6.58 km
Annecy Catholic Primary School 6.77 km
Seaford Head School Outstanding
(September 14, 2017)
6.88 km
Cuckmere House School Outstanding
(July 17, 2018)
6.89 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BN8 6LR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bopeep Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 12, 2021
3.25 km
Hunter Gather Cook Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
3.25 km
Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
April 28, 2021
4.21 km
Bishopstone Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
September 22, 2016
4.26 km
The Two Fridas Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
4.71 km
Wynford House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 20, 2020
4.87 km
Abundant Grace Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
4.88 km
Seaford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 15, 2022
4.88 km
Bowden House School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
4.9 km
St Johns School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 18, 2022
5.08 km
Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 23, 2020
5.21 km
Co-Operative Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
5.25 km
Ab Fab Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 3, 2021
5.28 km
Flint Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 28, 2020
5.29 km
Rathfinny Wine Estate Limited Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
August 19, 2019
5.29 km
The Tasting Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 28, 2020
5.29 km
Buckle B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 8, 2021
5.43 km
Papachinos Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 20, 2021
5.43 km
The Tide at The Buckle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 4, 2022
5.43 km
Abbeyfield House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
5.45 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BN8 6LR - Data from Apr 2022

Glynde Rail Station Rail 3.62 km
Newhaven Town Rail Station Rail 4.14 km
Newhaven Town Rail Station Rail 4.18 km
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.63 km
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.63 km
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal Ferry 4.64 km
Shoreham Brighton City Airport Air 26.22 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.21 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 40.25 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BN8 6LR - Data from Dec 2021

Blackcap Hill Hill Or Mountain 322 m
Beddingham Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
Home Bottom Valley 1.19 km
Firle Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
White Lion Pond Inland Water 1.41 km
Well Bottom Valley 1.42 km
Fore Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
Beacon Bottom Valley 1.49 km
Snap Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Heighton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.55 km
Gardener's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Stump Bottom Valley 1.73 km
Tilton Bottom Valley 1.86 km
Cow Wish Bottom Valley 1.86 km
Roundhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BN8 6LR - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 100%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County East Sussex
Latitude 50.82815400
Longitude 0.08157000
OS Easting 546696
OS Northing 0105244
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7729
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Sussex

National Park

South Downs National Park

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Lewes
County Electorial Division Ringmer & Lewes Bridge ED
Electoral Ward Ouse Valley & Ringmer
Local Authority District Lewes
Region / Government Office Region South East
European Electoral Region South East
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Sussex

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000063
Travel To Work Area Brighton

NHS

NHS England Region South East
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
East Sussex Downs and Weald
Cancer Alliance Surrey and Sussex
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South East Coast
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Sussex Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS East Sussex CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33041638
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lewes 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lewes 004D
Output Area / Small Area 1B2