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Newhaven South

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About

Newhaven South ward encompasses the southernmost residential and industrial areas of the town, bordering the River Ouse estuary. The district includes the large modern harbour complex, a key commercial port for the south coast. Housing is primarily concentrated in neighbourhoods like Denton and Valley, characterised by post-war developments and some older terraced homes. The landscape is largely flat, shaped by coastal reclamation and port infrastructure, with industrial units and distribution centres prominent along the main corridors.

The area is defined by its working port and the A259 coast road, which runs through it. Tidal Creek Road leads to the expansive breakwater and lighthouse at the harbour mouth, a stark, functional structure against the open water. Inland, the residential streets are served by local shops and schools, with the West Beach and the Fort overlooking the channel. The ward's identity is intrinsically linked to maritime logistics and the estuary's broad, industrialised shoreline.

Area overview

On average Newhaven South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newhaven South is £48,031 per year. There are 3 schools in Newhaven South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newhaven South is home to around 7,814 people, with a population density of about 1,889.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newhaven South Population
7,814
Population density
1,889.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.23(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.67(+223%)
Shoplifting
22.4(+181%)
Public order
17.15(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.33(+122%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,661
85.24%
Other White
441
5.64%
African
95
1.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
91
1.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
0.93%
Total population: 7,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,512
24.9%
No qualifications
1,245
20.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,122
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
758
12.48%
Total 16+ residents: 6,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
981
28.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
963
28.24%
Owns with a mortgage
868
25.45%
Social rents from council
417
12.23%
Other social rented
89
2.61%
Total households: 3,410

Property prices in Newhaven South

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £274,482 in Newhaven South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newhaven South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newhaven South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£409,500
Flats22£194,975
Semi-Detached19£285,000
Terraced32£271,982

10 years median price trend in Newhaven South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newhaven South.

All postcodes in Newhaven South

BN99RD

South Way

BN99UD

The Highway

BN99HF

Court Farm Road

BN99PH

Bridge Street

BN99QJ

South Road

BN90DA

Beach Road

BN99HP

Second Avenue

BN99JF

Northdown Road

BN99RL

Meeching Road

BN99TU

Pevensey Road

BN90BX

Beach Road

BN99HT

First Avenue

BN99RT

Lewes Road

BN99DN

Fort Road

BN99JH

Southdown Road

BN99FA

Dacre Road

BN99ND

Newfield Road

BN99EU

Gibbon Road

BN90FE

Sonnet Way

BN99DG

Quarry Road

BN99PA

High Street

BN99DA

Court Farm Road

BN99PW

Chapel Street

BN99EJ

Fort Road

BN99JE

Northdown Road

BN99BP

Chapel Street

BN99HB

Court Farm Road

BN99HN

Second Avenue

BN90BD

Newhaven South

BN91BP

High Street

BN99TD

Haven Way

BN99FJ

Cloisters

BN99LD

Meeching Rise

BN99LN

Church Hill

BN99TR

The Highway

BN99QS

Newhaven Square

BN99NP

Brighton Road

BN99ES

Gibbon Road

BN99LT

Church Hill

BN99GB

West Quay

BN99NE

Newfield Road

BN99UH

Brighton Road

BN99UG

Brighton Road

BN99TJ

Upper Valley Road

BN99JS

Western Road

BN90BY

Beach Close

BN99QU

High Street

BN99LF

Neill's Close

BN99NG

Brighton Road

BN99LX

Church Hill

BN99EE

Hillcrest Road

BN99BE

West Quay

BN99WZ

High Street

BN90FH

Parker Drive

BN99JR

Western Road

BN90FB

Beach Road

BN90BG

Port Offices

BN99EY

Hillcrest Road

BN90AS

Railway Road

BN99PJ

Bridge Street

BN99LQ

Church Hill

BN99SB

Lawes Avenue

BN99EL

Fort Road

BN99JJ

Southdown Road

BN99ET

Gibbon Road

BN99QB

Lorraine Road

BN99TE

Hill Top Way

BN99PQ

High Street

BN99GD

West Quay

BN99JT

Southdown Road

BN90BA

Clifton Road

BN99TP

The Highway

BN90BT

Norton Terrace

BN99EW

Gibbon Road

BN99LW

Cloisters

BN90FJ

Newhaven South

BN99DU

Mariners Wharf

BN90AP

Railway Road

BN99NL

Rose Walk Close

BN99HD

Court Farm Road

BN99LL

South Way

BN99LA

South Way

BN99PE

High Street

BN99FE

Grays Crescent

BN99UA

Cornelius Avenue

BN99BW

West Quay

BN99LE

Meeching Rise

BN99SE

Murray Avenue

BN99HR

Second Avenue

BN99JG

Southdown Road

BN90EW

Norton Road

BN99PN

Chapel Street

BN91BJ

High Street

BN99ER

Gibbon Road

BN99TX

Westdean Avenue

BN99JD

Northdown Road

BN99QQ

Fort Road

BN99RR

Harpers Road

BN99RZ

Lewes Road

BN99BF

North Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.