17 ST JOHN STREET
LEWES, EAST SUSSEX BN7 2QD
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£625,000 Oct 2025
Local average
£504,604 (+23.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,548 of 33,755)
Street crime
178 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Two Bathrooms
- Off Street Parking
- Close to Station & Town Center
- Sought After Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A super three bedroom townhouse in a fantastic location with off road parking and walking distance to Lewes Train Station.
DESCRIPTION
Fox and Sons are pleased to bring to market this fantastically situated townhouse in the heart of Lewes. This home is set over three levels allowing for a lot of living space and some great views. The home is well presented and light and bright and as mentioned a super location with the bonus of parking in the centre of town. There is a well-appointed kitchen for the chef of the family to cook up a storm. The living room is light and bright and opens onto a good-sized courtyard garden making it perfect for entertaining or quiet nights in. Upstairs on the further two floors are two double bedrooms one with an ensuite a tranquil space and a further single room currently utilised as a study. A super opportunity, not to be missed, to be in the heart of historic Lewes. Located just a 9-minute walk (source google maps) from Lewes Train Station with direct links to Brighton, London & the Southeast.
Porch
Lounge 16' 1" x 11' 1" ( 4.90m x 3.38m )
Kitchen 11' 8" x 11' 4" ( 3.56m x 3.45m )
Cloakroom
Bedroom Two 11' 6" x 11' 8" ( 3.51m x 3.56m )
Bedroom Three 9' 9" x 7' 11" ( 2.97m x 2.41m )
Shower Room
Bedroom One 14' 4" x 11' 8" ( 4.37m x 3.56m )
Bathroom
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Lewes
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 157326950
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/10/2025 (9 months ago) | £625,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CASTLE RISE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1UT | £351,000 | 16/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 3 TALBOT TERRACE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DS | £626,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 15 WEST STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2NZ | £389,950 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 SUN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QB | £300,000 | 04/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 ST JOHN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QD | £418,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CASTLE BANKS, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1UZ | £900,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 LANCASTER STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2PX | £385,000 | 01/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 SUN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QB | £486,500 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 ST JOHNS HILL, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DP | £890,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 FISHER STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DG | £830,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 ST JOHNS TERRACE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DL | £815,000 | 11/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 ST JOHN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QE | £477,500 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 WEST STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2NZ | £548,000 | 27/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 ST JOHN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QD | £630,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 LITTLE EAST STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2NU | £440,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 1A MOUNT PLACE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1YH | £485,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 SUN STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QB | £400,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 EDWARD STREET, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2QH | £550,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 TALBOT TERRACE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 2DS | £680,000 | 24/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 MOUNT PLACE, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN7 1YH | £270,000 | 10/02/2022 | Terraced |
Area average: £543,598 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Lewes. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Lewes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £1,366/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | The Cutting Club | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Pink Moon Boutique | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | School Hill Top | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Law Courts | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Lewes | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Cooksbridge | 2.2 miles |
| University | Richmond AS03 Lecture Theatre | 4.3 miles |
| University | Fulton LT-A Lecture Theatre | 4.3 miles |
| Hospital | Eye Hospital | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | The Montefiore Hospital | 7.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 178 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Old Grammar School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Western Road Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2012 |
| Southover CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 18 Oct 2013 |
| Priory School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 14 Apr 2015 |
| South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 10 Jan 2012 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Malling Street, BN7 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Lynchets, BN7 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,475/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).