| Coordinates: | 50.872, 0.001 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 40 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Lewes Priory sits close to the heart of Lewes in East Sussex, its identity shaped by the atmospheric ruins of the medieval priory after which it is named. The area brushes the banks of the River Ouse and looks towards the rolling South Downs, combining narrow historic streets and terraces with a few pockets of more modern housing close to the town centre.
There’s a strong local mix of independent shops, cafes and visitor-oriented businesses that benefit from the town’s heritage; tourism and historic conservation play a noticeable part in the economy. Socially it’s a blend of long-standing residents and younger professionals, with an active community spirit evident around events such as Lewes’s famous Bonfire celebrations and neighbourhood groups focused on heritage and local amenities.
Postcode districts covering Lewes Priory
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 6.3 miles
- Crawley 18.9 miles
- Hastings 24.6 miles
- Eastbourne 13.9 miles
- Worthing 17.5 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 21.7 miles
- Littlehampton 23.8 miles
- Horsham 19.7 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 20.1 miles
- Haywards Heath 9.7 miles
- Burgess Hill 8.3 miles
- East Grinstead 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lewes Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Lewes Castle Ward 0.5 miles
- Lewes Bridge Ward 0.7 miles
- Iford Parish 1.2 miles
- Kingston near Lewes Built-up area 1.3 miles
- St. Ann (Without) Parish 1.5 miles
- Glynde Parish 2.1 miles
- Kingston Ward 2.3 miles
- Hamsey Parish 2.5 miles
- Rodmell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ringmer Built-up area 2.9 miles
- St. John (Without) Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Lewes Priory
BN7 1HW, BN7 1RS, BN7 3PS, BN7 1LN, BN7 1TJ, BN7 1HY, BN7 1JR, BN7 1EW, BN7 3NA … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 21.1 miles
- London City Airport 43.8 miles
- Lewes Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Cooksbridge Railway Station 2.3 miles
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Schools in Lewes Priory
- Priory School Secondary
- Southover C of E Primary School Primary
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Western Road Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 0.2 miles
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 3.7 miles
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 3.8 miles
- Kingley Vale Forest 4.2 miles
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 5.4 miles
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Brighton Marina Marina 6.1 miles
- Port Newhaven Harbour 6.3 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.3 miles
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 9.2 miles