POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN8 4NB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 76.9%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 14 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 05 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £725,000Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 76.9%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 14 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 76.9%, with 76.9% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
1 within 400mBN8 4NB links 1 transport stops within 400m and 12 within 800m. 1 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is South Rough (BCT) at about 212m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
9 within 1200mBN8 4NB currently links 9 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 3 grocery, 3 nightlife, 2 food and drink. The closest mapped place is Newick News & General Store at about 405m. The current amenity availability signal scores 95/100.
Jobs
711 online job adverts observedLewes local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 936 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN8 4NB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
14 nearby school rows14 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN8 4NB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 1BN8 4NB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 1 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 39, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 43 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£725,000
Strong sample. Based on 11 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN8 4NB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 95/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (2), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Food and drink
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Newick News & General Store
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Cottage Bakery
Bakery at 10, The Green, Lewes.
Nightlife
The Bull
Pub at The Green, Lewes.
Nightlife
Royal Oak
Pub at 1, Church Road, Newick.
Food and drink
The Pantry
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Newick Tandoori
Restaurant at 7-9, Church Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BN8 5DN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in BN8 4DB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Chiddingly Primary School
Primary option in BN8 6HN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN8 4NB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN8 4NB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN8 4NB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BN8 4NB.
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Ask vetted agents
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