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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 moderate crime levels, with around 122 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
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
62.71(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.91(+193%)
Shoplifting
16.89(+111%)
Public order
14.21(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.82(+115%)
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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 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
Detached11£442,000
Flats16£189,000
Semi-Detached21£295,000
Terraced25£270,000

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

BN99TZ

Harbour View Close

BN99JJ

Southdown Road

BN90BP

Norton Road

BN99EJ

Fort Road

BN99JG

Southdown Road

BN90FG

Newhaven South

BN99JU

Western Road

BN99QS

Newhaven Square

BN99RJ

Hill Side

BN91AY

High Street

BN99EN

Gibbon Road

BN99FE

Grays Crescent

BN99WE

High Street

BN99BG

Riverside

BN99EX

Gibbon Road

BN99JA

Third Avenue

BN90FE

Sonnet Way

BN90FJ

Newhaven South

BN99DP

Geneva Road

BN99EP

Gibbon Road

BN99UB

Charlston Avenue

BN90EF

Seaford Road

BN99BF

North Lane

BN99JN

Western Road

BN90AL

Estate Road

BN90BB

Transit Road

BN90BN

Beach Road

BN99BQ

Riverside North

BN99BS

West Quay

BN99DD

Newhaven South

BN99FA

Dacre Road

BN99FH

Fort Road

BN99NN

Brighton Road

BN99UD

The Highway

BN90EW

Norton Road

BN99ER

Gibbon Road

BN99LJ

Norman Road

BN99LQ

Church Hill

BN99NA

Brighton Road

BN99PQ

High Street

BN99SE

Murray Avenue

BN99TJ

Upper Valley Road

BN99BT

West Quay

BN90FP

Newhaven South

BN99HG

Church Hill

BN90BD

Newhaven South

BN99FB

Hill Crest Road

BN99TD

Haven Way

BN99BJ

Essex Mews

BN99GF

West Quay

BN99HP

Second Avenue

BN99LE

Meeching Rise

BN99RU

Lewes Road

BN99FL

Newhaven South

BN99HU

Pinetree Close

BN90FD

Parker Drive

BN99BE

West Quay

BN99JS

Western Road

BN99BY

Fort Road

BN99PN

Chapel Street

BN99QZ

Jackson Mews

BN99EH

Old Coastguard Cottages

BN99QU

High Street

BN99RZ

Lewes Road

BN99TU

Pevensey Road

BN99LX

Church Hill

BN90FH

Parker Drive

BN90FN

Beach Road

BN99FJ

Cloisters

BN99LZ

Union Close

BN99TX

Westdean Avenue

BN90BH

Newhaven South

BN99EL

Fort Road

BN99HB

Court Farm Road

BN99LH

Bay Vue Road

BN99TT

Harbour View Road

BN90DE

Beach Mews

BN99DH

Court Farm Road

BN99JD

Northdown Road

BN99JE

Northdown Road

BN99RY

Lewes Road

BN99QJ

South Road

BN99JT

Southdown Road

BN99SQ

Evelyn Avenue

BN90DF

Drove Road

BN90FF

Fountain Row

BN99DQ

West Quay

BN99HF

Court Farm Road

BN99JF

Northdown Road

BN99NT

Brighton Road

BN99DE

Badgers Close

BN99GG

West Quay

BN99LY

Church Hill

BN99NH

The Rose Walk

BN99PJ

Bridge Street

BN99SG

Evelyn Avenue

BN99DB

Quarry Road

BN99DL

Fort Road

BN99RL

Meeching Road

BN90BX

Beach Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.