Living in Lewes
Lewes is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 102,257 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 25%, #95 of 388), people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #55 of 209), retired couples (top 28%, #105 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lewes
- The English Channel is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater Brighton, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 56 min and sets around 15:56; in late June it sets around 21:17.
How Lewes ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #165 of 378 | #41 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #316 of 387 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 47 | #266 of 378 | #43 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #220 of 378 | #42 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #105 of 378 | #36 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #137 of 378 | #38 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #255 of 387 | #49 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #301 of 368 | #60 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #296 of 367 | #60 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #277 of 362 | #58 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #352 of 387 | #55 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #274 of 368 | #56 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #312 of 361 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 58 | #144 of 354 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #317 of 378 | #50 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #337 of 388 | #50 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #306 of 363 | #62 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #241 of 387 | #52 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #115 of 378 | #39 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 59 | #189 of 388 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #95 of 388 | #8 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #274 of 388 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 19 | #364 of 388 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #281 of 388 | #59 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #171 of 388 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #55 of 209 | #2 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 31 | #351 of 388 | #63 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 47 | #315 of 368 | #56 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Brighton and Hove 13 km
- Wealden 17 km
- Eastbourne 18 km
- Adur 23 km
- Mid Sussex 24 km
- Worthing 30 km
- Rother 32 km
- Horsham 36 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.