BN8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN8 district covers Newick, Ringmer, Maresfield. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 54 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN8
- Barcombe Church of England Primary School · BN8 5DN · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 48% in England
- Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School · BN8 4DB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 3% in England
- Chiddingly Primary School · BN8 6HN · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 37% in England
- East Hoathly CofE Primary School · BN8 6EQ · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 30% in England
- Firle Church of England Primary School · BN8 6LF · Requires improvement in some areas (2025)
- Hamsey Community Primary School · BN8 4SJ · Good (2024) · Top 28% in England
- Laughton Community Primary School · BN8 6AH · Good (2024) · Bottom 42% in England
- Newick Church of England Primary School · BN8 4NB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 37% in England
- Ringmer Primary and Nursery School · BN8 5LL · Good (2022)
Secondary schools in BN8
- Chailey School · BN8 4PU · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 29% in England
- King's Academy Ringmer · BN8 5RB · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 48% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN8
- Barcombe Playgroup · BN8 5BH · Good (Ofsted)
- Newick Pre-school · BN8 4JX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Toddlers Inn Nursery · BN8 4DB · Good (Ofsted)
- Mohair Centre Childcare · BN8 6JG
- The Nest in Laughton, part of Ripe Nursery School · BN8 6AH
- Ripe Nursery School · BN8 6AP
GP surgeries in BN8
- Wealden Ridge Medical Partnership · BN8 4LR
Neighbourhoods in BN8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chailey, Newick & Barcombe | 41% | £478k | Very low | 19 min |
| Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton | 39% | £398k | Low | 16 min |
| Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly | 16% | £549k | Low | 22 min |
| Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean | 2% | £370k | Average | 27 min |
Questions
Where is the BN8 postcode?
BN8 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Newick, Ringmer, Maresfield, with 696 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN8?
The typical home price across BN8's neighbourhoods is £478k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN8?
9 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a BN8 postcode.
How long is the commute from BN8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 54 minutes.