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Lewes
City in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Overview
Lewes is a picturesque market town steeped in history, known for its cobbled streets, independent shops, and medieval landmarks like Lewes Castle. Located just outside Brighton, it attracts visitors with its blend of heritage, culture, and access to the scenic South Downs. The town boasts a lively arts scene and hosts traditional English events throughout the year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Brighton and Hove
Population
100,677
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.87°, 0.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,050
Local Cost
$1,872
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
764 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
20
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESH
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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