Lewes
Lewes is what happens when middle-class radicalism gets its own postcode. The town prints its own currency, burns effigies of whichever politician is currently in season every November, and will work Thomas Paine into the conversation before you've finished your coffee. It is the only place in Sussex where being slightly insufferable counts as a civic virtue.
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01Overview
Is Lewes a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Lewes?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Lewes?
04Flood risk
Is Lewes at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Lewes a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Lewes?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Lewes?
08The area around
What's the area around Lewes like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Lewes?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 29 June 2026 (what this means)