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House prices in Lewes
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Lewes is worth £370,799, up 2.5% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £597,117.
That's 37% above the UK average of £271,295.
Lewes house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Lewes
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £597,117 ▲ +3.2%
- Semi-detached £401,084 ▲ +3.8%
- Terraced £324,956 ▲ +2.8%
- Flat £199,675 ▼ -0.8%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 30 BARONS DOWN ROAD, BN7 1ES | £587,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 HIGH STREET, BN8 6EB | £780,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 72 MALLING STREET, BN7 2RH | £690,000 |
| Apr 2026 | NEWLANDS JACKIES LANE, BN8 4QT | £415,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 106 - 108 WESTERN ROAD, BN7 1RR | £735,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 53 GRANGE ROAD, BN7 1TU | £1,200,000 |
| Apr 2026 | TIMBERLEA LOWER STATION ROAD, BN8 4HT | £760,750 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 GODDEN ROAD, BN8 4NE | £426,250 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 SOUTHDOWN PLACE, BN7 2BJ | £370,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 27 GREATER PADDOCK, BN8 5LH | £440,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Lewes costs 9.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Lewes ranks nationally →
Lewes is the 78th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 37,760 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Lewes.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.3%
- Median floor area 83 m²
- Median annual energy cost £843
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Test Valley £370,329
- House prices in Adur £373,082
- House prices in Castle Point £367,237
- House prices in Warwick £366,942
- House prices in Basingstoke and Deane £366,291
- House prices in New Forest £375,728
- House prices in South Hams £363,603
- House prices in Chelmsford £382,131
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Lewes?
- The average house price in Lewes is £370,799, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Lewes changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Lewes have risen +2.5% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Lewes by property type?
- Latest average prices in Lewes:
- detached homes: £597,117
- semi-detached homes: £401,084
- terraced homes: £324,956
- flats: £199,675
- Is Lewes affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Lewes costs 9.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Lewes ranks nationally.
- Is Lewes an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Lewes costs £370,799 — 37% more than the UK average of £271,295. Lewes is the 78th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Lewes?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Lewes's average of £370,799, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Lewes?
- On a typical Lewes sale at £370,799, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,400–£6,700, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Lewes?
- Moving home in Lewes typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.