Property investment stats for Lewes, South East
A complete guide to property investment in Lewes.
Last updated: 10 January 2026
Investment summary
Lewes is a market town with a clear sense of character, but for investors, the numbers tell a mixed story. House prices are relatively high, with a median price per square foot of £494 per sq ft, and affordability is a challenge, as seen in the price-to-income ratio of 8.4. The rental market is steady, with average yields of 3.9%, although not at the top end for the region. Over the past year, capital values have changed by -6.2%, and the three-year annualised growth sits at -0.9%.
Sales volumes are moderate, with 245 transactions and properties typically spending 77 days on the market, suggesting liquidity is neither brisk nor sluggish. Discounts are being achieved, as the median achieved minus asking price is £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), so buyers are negotiating but not dramatically so.
Key investment stats for Lewes
Median price per sq ft
£494 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.9%
Capital growth (1y)
-6.2%
Sales in past year
245
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Lewes
Live prices in Lewes, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£550,000
25% of properties below...
£370,000
75% of properties below...
£806,250
Most expensive property
£3,750,000
Live listings
204
Median days on market
77
Should you invest in Lewes?
Opportunities
- The rental market is underpinned by a highly educated and professional population, with the degree-educated percentile at 85 and professionals and managers at 80, which can support stable tenancies.
- The student population is relatively high, in the 72nd percentile, offering potential for consistent rental demand, particularly for smaller flats.
- The top postcode district offers yields of 3.7%, which is competitive for the area and may appeal to yield-focused investors.
Risks
- Capital growth has changed by -6.2% over the past year and by -2.5% over three years, which may concern those seeking appreciation.
- Affordability remains stretched, with a price-to-income ratio of 8.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 29.5%, which could limit future price growth.
- The population aged 20-40 is relatively low, in the 12th and 21st percentiles, which may affect long-term rental demand and the vibrancy of the local market.
Outlook
Looking forward, Lewes is likely to remain a stable but unspectacular performer for investors. The town’s educated and professional population helps underpin demand, but the relatively high price points and stretched affordability ratios mean that both buyers and renters are likely to be cautious.
Rental yields are steady at 3.9%, but with capital values having changed by -6.2% in the past year, investors should not expect rapid appreciation. Liquidity is reasonable, with 245 annual transactions and properties typically taking 77 days to sell. For those seeking a blend of stability and modest returns, Lewes offers a balanced, if not particularly high-growth, proposition.
Property market trends in Lewes
Average yield (%)
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
Live properties in Lewes
Investment properties in Lewes, South East
£675,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
The Fosse, Lancaster Street, Lewes
£475,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Offham Road, Lewes, BN7
£300,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7
£475,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Churchill Road, Lewes, BN7
£1,000,000 - Offers in Excess of
3 bedroom detached house for sale
High Street, Lewes
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £10,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £19,950 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £30,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.9%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.1%
Best places to invest in Lewes
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.