Lewes
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Lewes in East Sussex is a historic market town set in the South Downs National Park. Known for its medieval castle, antique shops, and independent cafes, Lewes also hosts the famous annual Bonfire Night celebrations. Riverside walks along the River Ouse and nearby countryside make it a hub for heritage and outdoor lovers.
Wards in Lewes
Lewes is divided into 22 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Arlington
- Ditchling & Westmeston
- Kingston
- Lewes Bridge
- Lewes Castle
- Lewes Priory
- Lower Willingdon
- Newhaven North
- Newhaven South
- Ouse Valley & Ringmer
- Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
- Polegate Central
- Polegate North
- Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
- Seaford Central
- Seaford East
- Seaford North
- Seaford South
- Seaford West
- South Downs
- Stone Cross
- Upper Willingdon
Lewes is a constituency that covers these wards in Lewes / Wealden.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 17,440 | 18.21% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,614 | 5.86% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,577 | 8.96% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,800 | 16.50% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,880 | 21.81% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 27,441 | 28.66% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 85,763 | 90.19% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,562 | 3.75% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 770 | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 705 | 0.74% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 604 | 0.64% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 526 | 0.55% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 456 | 0.48% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 441 | 0.46% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 416 | 0.44% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Chinese | 345 | 0.36% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 340 | 0.36% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| African | 319 | 0.34% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 192 | 0.20% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 160 | 0.17% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 155 | 0.16% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Arab | 140 | 0.15% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 77 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 73 | 0.08% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 48 | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.17% |