8, St. James Street
8, St. James Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, St. James Street, Lewes to be a period freehold house with 936 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 168 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, St. James Street, Lewes has an estimated sale value of £634,203 and an estimated rental value of £2,271 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
St. James Street, Lewes, BN7 lies in the borough of Lewes, within the BN7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, St. James Street, Lewes has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, St. James Street, Lewes would be worth £665,913, with a potential rental value of £2,384 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £589,808, with a rental value of £2,112 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, St. James Street, Lewes has fallen by £10,205 (1.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £75 (3.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
8, St. James Street, Lewes occupies a 168 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 11 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, St. James Street, Lewes has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Nov 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has multiple glazing throughout. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, St. James Street, Lewes last changed hands on 17th August 2012, selling for £376,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 40.2% since August 2012.
- Sold Aug 2012£376,000
- Sold May 2010£360,000
- Sold Jul 2006£312,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 610 metres of 8, St. James Street, Lewes across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 32, Priory Street, Lewes, BN7 1HH, a freehold house, sold at £675,000 on the 22nd August 2025.
Read more about house prices in BN7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, St. James Street, Lewes as the 4th largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 11 addresses on St. James Street, Lewes, BN7.
Against the BN7 postcode district average, it is £82k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mWestern Road Community Primary School
- 100mSouthover CofE Primary School
- 1.3kmWallands Community Primary and Nursery School
- 700mPriory School
- 5.1kmKing's Academy Ringmer
- 7.2kmBrighton Aldridge Community Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Lewes station is the nearest stop to 8, St. James Street, Lewes at 400 metres away.
- 400mLewes
- 3.9kmCooksbridge
- 4.6kmSouthease
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a low risk of flooding.
