The latest data from the government department reveals that in December 2022 average house prices in Lewes reached £419,391.

This was up from £418,935 in November, representing a 0.1 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 14.3 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Lewes here.

How much have house prices increased in Lewes?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, some prices saw a fall despite the general increase.

• Detached houses - Down to £644,856 from £644,901 in November
• Semi-detached houses - Up to £442,342 from £441,699 in November
• Terraced houses - Down to £357,307 from £357,473 in November
• Flats - Up to £217,593 from £216,377 in November

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How do Lewes house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Lewes to the picture across the UK, the area is well above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £294,329 in December.

In cash terms, the average house price in December was £26,214 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 9.8 per cent in December 2022. Prices were down by -0.4 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the South East so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Lewes are the most expensive for average house prices.