Lewes Demographic
Latest official statistics for Lewes
Lewes is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 102,363 residents with a density of 350 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.9% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.8 years (8.1 above) the UK average.
Population102,363▲ 758 (0.7%)
Area292 km²
Density350
Median Age48.8+8.1 on UK avg age
Female53,17751.9%
Male49,18648.1%
Births7470.7%
Deaths1,2581.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.9%
Religion share in Lewes
Ethnic official statistics in Lewes
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.2% |
Mixed | 2.5% |
Asian | 1.9% |
Black | 0.7% |
Other Group | 0.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Lewes
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.9% |
Never Married | 31.4% |
Divorced | 10.6% |
Widowed | 7.8% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Lewes
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 71.2% |
Private Rented | 16.9% |
Social Rented | 10.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Lewes
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.5% |
Disabled Lot | 7.3% |
Not Disabled | 81.2% |
| Total | 100% |