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Newhaven Town

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About

Newhaven Town is a coastal area located in the Lewes district of East Sussex. It sits at the mouth of the River Ouse, where it meets the English Channel. The town has a working port, which serves as a key transport link with ferry services to France. The surrounding landscape includes cliffs, beaches, and the Ouse Valley, offering views of the South Downs.

The area has a mix of residential and industrial zones, with local amenities centered around the High Street. Newhaven Fort, a 19th-century coastal defense, is a notable landmark. The town provides access to outdoor activities like walking along the coast or exploring the nearby nature reserves. Public transport links connect it to Brighton and Lewes.

Area overview

On average Newhaven Town has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newhaven Town is £41,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Newhaven Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newhaven Town Population
6,621
Population density
1,467.3 per km²

Demographics

British
5,895
89.01%
Other White
269
4.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
59
0.89%
African
45
0.68%
Other
44
0.66%
Total population: 6,623

Housing

Owns outright
1,189
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
862
28.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
642
21.49%
Social rents from council
166
5.56%
Other social rented
66
2.21%
Total households: 2,987

Property prices in Newhaven Town

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Newhaven Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £485,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£361,000
Flats11£205,000
Semi-Detached26£307,500
Terraced26£261,225

10 years price trend in Newhaven Town

All postcodes in Newhaven Town

BN99HD

Court Farm Road

BN99LN

Cloisters

BN90FQ

Newhaven Town

BN90AA

Clifton Road

BN90EP

Avis Road

BN90NA

Fairholme Road

BN99BW

West Quay

BN99BX

Riverside North

BN99JP

Western Road

BN99QB

Lorraine Road

BN90FL

Newhaven Town

BN90AY

Clifton Road

BN90RA

Rectory Road

BN90RJ

Wellington Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.