Seaford Central
Seaford Central is one of 21 wards in Lewes, home to 5,023 people in 2,597 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £254,250 over the past two years, 34% below the Lewes median. On average 8% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 50% below the Lewes average.
People and homes.
5,023 residents in 2,597 households, next to the Lewes average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Seaford Central and Lewes.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 389 crimes and incidents in Seaford Central in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 77 per 1,000 residents, against 75 across Lewes.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Sussex Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Seaford Central with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)