Market outlook for BN10
Key indicators for buyers
The BN10 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-17.8%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 12.3x in 2022 to 9.7x today. Rising rents (£1,318/mo, +6.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Lewes area
A home in Lewes costs 9.7x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 12.3x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Lewes area
Average monthly rent in Lewes is £1,318, up 6.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Lewes price of £288,417 with a 25% deposit (£72k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,138 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses BN10 avg. price with Lewes rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,138) are £180 less than renting (£1,318). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £72k — it would take around 7 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
12, FAIRHURST, 400, SOUTH COAST ROAD, TELSCOMBE CLIFFS BN10 7AB | Flat/Maisonette | £235,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
4, WESTVIEW CLOSE BN10 8GA | Terraced | £295,500 | 15 Jan 2026 |
8, THE ESPLANADE, TELSCOMBE CLIFFS BN10 7HG | Flat/Maisonette | £175,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
136, ROWE AVENUE NORTH BN10 7QR | Detached | £300,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
52, DOROTHY AVENUE BN10 8HT | Semi-detached | £430,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
12, FLINT WAY BN10 8GN | Terraced | £295,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
6A, HODDERN AVENUE BN10 7JB |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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