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Flat 5, The Crown, 8 Market Lane, Lewes, BN7 2NT

UPRN:10033270212Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:32:14.721097+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:28:31.783354+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 5, The Crown, 8 Market Lane, Lewes, BN7 2NT

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£325,000
£309k - £342kHigh
Estimate
£325k
Range
£309k – £342k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,100
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,100
Yield
4.06%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (95/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
95/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 72
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£325,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,100
Gross Yield4.06%
1y Growth+29.3%
3y Growth-0.0%
5y Growth+0.1%
10y Growth+2.1%
Last Sold Price£335,000 (2022-02-04)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN7 2NT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • SDNP/26/04241/FUL
    Proposed change of use to a mixed use comprising retail sales (Class E(a)), storage and distribution (Class B8), online retail operations and associated office accommodation, in connection with charitable retail activities.
    Pending
  • SDNP/26/04206/FUL
    Fire safety improvements to include; replacement of rear lounge sash window with timber fire escape sash window, installation of steel escape walkway to rear flat roof, replacement of cellar grille, fire resisting lining to cellar stair enclosure and installation of fire doors to cellar and shop-to-flat door
    Pending
  • SDNP/26/04207/LIS
    Fire safety improvements to include; replacement of rear lounge sash window with timber fire escape sash window, installation of steel escape walkway to rear flat roof, replacement of cellar grille, fire resisting lining to cellar stair enclosure and installation of fire doors to cellar and shop-to-flat door
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-02-04
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
19 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,088
Population Density3,496 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 61%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lewes Old Grammar School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Western Road Community Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Southover CofE Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Priory School
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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