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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

BN99PU

High Street

BN99LT

Church Hill

BN99QE

Fort Road

BN99QX

Meeching Road

BN99EQ

Hanson Road

BN99RT

Lewes Road

BN99BU

West Quay

BN99DJ

Court Farm Road

BN99DY

Court Farm Road

BN99RB

Marshall Lane

BN99HH

Church Hill

BN99EY

Hillcrest Road

BN91BJ

High Street

BN99DU

Mariners Wharf

BN99EB

Brooks Close

BN91BP

High Street

BN99ET

Gibbon Road

BN99HJ

Northdown Close

BN99PW

Chapel Street

BN90EE

Seaford Road

BN99EE

Hillcrest Road

BN99HY

First Avenue

BN90BZ

Norton Road

BN90DA

Beach Road

BN99DX

Marine View

BN99LF

Neill's Close

BN99TR

The Highway

BN99EZ

Hillcrest Road

BN99LA

South Way

BN99LG

Saxon Road

BN99PD

High Street

BN99TP

The Highway

BN99RH

Meeching Road

BN99TS

Wilmington Road

BN99PH

Bridge Street

BN99GE

West Quay

BN99LW

Cloisters

BN99ND

Newfield Road

BN90BY

Beach Close

BN99HX

First Avenue

BN99LL

South Way

BN99QQ

Fort Road

BN99GB

West Quay

BN99HN

Second Avenue

BN99JW

Western Road

BN99QG

Fort Road

BN99SB

Lawes Avenue

BN90LA

The Drove

BN99HT

First Avenue

BN99EU

Gibbon Road

BN99LD

Meeching Rise

BN99LP

Church Hill

BN99NE

Newfield Road

BN99NJ

The Rose Walk

BN99QH

South Road

BN99EG

Hillcrest Road

BN99JB

Northdown Road

BN99LU

Courtlands Mews

BN99NG

Brighton Road

BN99PR

High Street

BN99RG

Meeching Road

BN99RP

Lewes Road

BN99TE

Hill Top Way

BN90BT

Norton Terrace

BN99DW

Fort Rise

BN99JR

Western Road

BN99QL

South Road

BN90AP

Railway Road

BN99DN

Fort Road

BN99DR

Fort Gate

BN90AD

Drove Road

BN90FB

Beach Road

BN99FD

Hanson Road

BN99PA

High Street

BN99SA

Lawes Avenue

BN99UA

Cornelius Avenue

BN99NS

Brighton Road

BN99NU

Newfield Lane

BN99SF

Murray Avenue

BN90BU

Eastbridge Road

BN99DS

Fort Road

BN99HZ

Church Hill

BN99TY

Cornelius Avenue

BN99JH

Southdown Road

BN99RR

Harpers Road

BN99HL

Rectory Close

BN99NL

Rose Walk Close

BN90FA

Mckinley Way

BN99RD

South Way

BN99DA

Court Farm Road

BN99DG

Quarry Road

BN99HS

Western Road

BN99NZ

Union Close

BN99QD

Chapel Street

BN99BP

Chapel Street

BN99ES

Gibbon Road

BN99GD

West Quay

BN90BA

Clifton Road

BN99DT

Butchers Lane

BN99EA

Hillcrest Road

Data Sources

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