House Prices in Lewes
£460,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£528,783
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
1598
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−6.7%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Lewes: market summary
Lewes recorded 1,598 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £460,000 and a mean of £528,783. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 6.7% (from £482,500 to £450,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (34% of sales), and detached homes averaged £764,317 against £261,301 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Glynde had the highest average price (£1,208,571) and Ripe the lowest (£106,857). The town's median is 24% above the South East median of £362,000.
Properties in Lewes had a mean average selling price of £528,783 and a median of £460,000 over the last 12 months based on 1598 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes Centre | £597,436 | 895 |
| Barcombe | £476,707 | 47 |
| Chiddingly | £991,389 | 18 |
| Cooksbridge | £439,688 | 12 |
| East Chiltington | £1,775,000 | 4 |
| East Hoathly | £499,901 | 63 |
| Firle | £589,528 | 9 |
| Glynde | £1,208,571 | 7 |
| Halland | £483,462 | 12 |
| Hamsey | £400,000 | 2 |
| Iford | £1,000,000 | 4 |
| Kingston | £871,500 | 40 |
| Laughton | £738,417 | 24 |
| Newick | £623,680 | 113 |
| North Chailey | £490,794 | 63 |
| Offham | £762,500 | 4 |
| Plumpton | £718,333 | 9 |
| Plumpton Green | £534,058 | 62 |
| Ringmer | £496,026 | 176 |
| Ripe | £106,857 | 14 |
| Rodmell | £379,890 | 14 |
| South Chailey | £372,228 | 90 |
| Stoneham | £725,000 | 4 |
| Swanborough | £630,000 | 5 |
| Telscombe | £2,825,212 | 4 |
Recent sales in Lewes
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill, Barcombe Mills Barcombe, BN8 5BS | 14 Aug 2026 | Other | £20,000 |
| Flint Cottage, Barn Close Kingston, BN7 3PH | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £390,000 |
| 37, Houndean Rise BN7 1EQ | 14 Aug 2026 | Detached | £965,000 |
| 5 Byelaw Cottages, Spithurst Road Barcombe, BN8 5EF | 10 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £721,000 |
| Flat 6 Lewes Mansions, 3a, Fisher Street BN7 2DG | 10 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £275,000 |
| 44, Morris Road BN7 2AT | 7 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £560,000 |
| 9, The Lynchets BN7 2BL | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £690,000 |
| 21, Dale Road BN7 1LH | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £500,000 |
| Flat 40 Greyfriars Court, Court Road BN7 2RF | 7 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £228,000 |
| 5, Court Road BN7 2SA | 7 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £260,000 |
| Flat 2 4, Eastgate Wharf BN7 2LD | 7 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £290,000 |
| 61, Warren Drive BN7 1HD | 7 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £310,000 |
| 36, Craig Meadows Ringmer, BN8 5FB | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £385,000 |
| 8, Clare Road BN7 1PN | 3 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £740,000 |
| 13, Rectory Close East Hoathly, BN8 6EG | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £360,000 |
| 42, West Point Newick, BN8 4NU | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £540,000 |
| Flat 2 Marlborough Place, Station Street BN7 2DB | 31 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £155,000 |
| Yew Tree House, 85b, Western Road Newick, BN8 4NX | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £515,000 |
| The Chimneys, East Grinstead Road North Chailey, BN8 4DH | 30 Jul 2026 | Detached | £1,075,000 |
| 18, Buttsfield Lane East Hoathly, BN8 6EF | 29 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £420,000 |
Nearby towns
- Uckfield house prices 11 km · median £403,000
- Peacehaven house prices 11 km · median £340,000
- Newhaven house prices 12 km · median £300,000
- Burgess Hill house prices 12 km · median £395,000
- Hassocks house prices 13 km · median £505,000
- Brighton house prices 13 km · median £419,000
Postcode districts
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Lewes house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Lewes?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Lewes was £460,000 and the mean (average) was £528,783, based on 1,598 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Lewes going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Lewes was £450,000, down 6.7% on the previous 12 months (£482,500). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Lewes?
Average sold prices in Lewes over the last 12 months: detached £764,317 (382 sales), semi-detached £526,997 (426 sales), terraced £488,671 (537 sales), flats £261,301 (253 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Lewes?
Among areas of Lewes with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Glynde had the highest average sold price (£1,208,571) and Ripe the lowest (£106,857).
How many homes have sold in Lewes recently?
1,598 homes sold in Lewes in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (34% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.