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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

BN99NZ

Union Close

BN99DJ

Court Farm Road

BN99QD

Chapel Street

BN99LU

Courtlands Mews

BN99DX

Marine View

BN99DQ

West Quay

BN99JA

Third Avenue

BN99JW

Western Road

BN99LY

Church Hill

BN90BU

Eastbridge Road

BN99NA

Brighton Road

BN99FL

Newhaven South

BN99BJ

Essex Mews

BN99BG

Riverside

BN99DT

Butchers Lane

BN99DB

Quarry Road

BN99QL

South Road

BN90BH

Newhaven South

BN99BS

West Quay

BN99NT

Brighton Road

BN99DH

Court Farm Road

BN99HL

Rectory Close

BN99EB

Brooks Close

BN99HE

Court Farm Road

BN99QG

Fort Road

BN99TL

Nore Road

BN99FB

Hill Crest Road

BN99RY

Lewes Road

BN99HH

Church Hill

BN99BQ

Riverside North

BN99EA

Hillcrest Road

BN90BP

Norton Road

BN99GF

West Quay

BN99JN

Western Road

BN99UB

Charlston Avenue

BN90AD

Drove Road

BN90FN

Beach Road

BN99EZ

Hillcrest Road

BN99LP

Church Hill

BN99HS

Western Road

BN99PU

High Street

BN99FH

Fort Road

BN99PD

High Street

BN99HZ

Church Hill

BN90FQ

Newhaven South

BN99SQ

Evelyn Avenue

BN99NH

The Rose Walk

BN99TT

Harbour View Road

BN90FF

Fountain Row

BN99BU

West Quay

BN99QZ

Jackson Mews

BN90BB

Transit Road

BN99BY

Fort Road

BN99HX

First Avenue

BN99LJ

Norman Road

BN90AY

Railway Road

BN99JU

Western Road

BN90BN

Beach Road

BN99HU

Pinetree Close

BN99DY

Court Farm Road

BN99JB

Northdown Road

BN99JQ

Southdown Close

BN99BX

Riverside North

BN99RH

Meeching Road

BN99GG

West Quay

BN99EP

Gibbon Road

BN99DW

Fort Rise

BN99BT

West Quay

BN99HJ

Northdown Close

BN99DE

Badgers Close

BN99WE

High Street

BN99EQ

Hanson Road

BN99HG

Church Hill

BN99PR

High Street

BN99DL

Fort Road

BN91AY

High Street

BN99TN

Ringmer Road

BN99RP

Lewes Road

BN90FA

Mckinley Way

BN90FG

Newhaven South

BN90FL

Newhaven South

BN99NJ

The Rose Walk

BN99RG

Meeching Road

BN99TY

Cornelius Avenue

BN99QH

South Road

BN99TZ

Harbour View Close

BN99QX

Meeching Road

BN99SG

Evelyn Avenue

BN99EN

Gibbon Road

BN99SA

Lawes Avenue

BN99GE

West Quay

BN99EX

Gibbon Road

BN99EG

Hillcrest Road

BN90LA

The Drove

BN90FD

Parker Drive

BN99JP

Western Road

BN90DE

Beach Mews

BN99HY

First Avenue

BN99DP

Geneva Road

BN90AL

Estate Road

Data Sources

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