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Newhaven Town

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About

Newhaven Town sits along the River Ouse where it meets the English Channel. The area is defined by its working port, one of the largest in Sussex, with ferry services to France. Industrial estates and functional maritime infrastructure characterise much of the landscape, alongside residential streets of Victorian and interwar housing.

The town's history is marked by its role as a cross-channel gateway. The West Beach and the adjacent Fort Road lead to the remains of a 19th-century coastal defence battery. The main commercial activity is concentrated along the high street, serving the local community.

Area overview

On average Newhaven Town has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newhaven Town is £47,717 per year. There are 1 schools in Newhaven Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newhaven Town is home to around 6,621 people, with a population density of about 1,467.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.44(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.79(+126%)
Shoplifting
24.77(+210%)
Public order
12.69(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,404
25.88%
No qualifications
1,044
19.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
812
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
672
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,425

Housing

Housing tenure

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Newhaven Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newhaven Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced32£269,482
Detached19£365,000
Flats15£215,000
Semi-Detached18£340,250

10 years median price trend in Newhaven Town

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

All postcodes in Newhaven Town

BN90BZ

Norton Road

BN99QH

South Road

BN90QA

Denton Road

BN90NH

Station Road

BN99LN

Church Hill

BN90RS

Thompson Road

BN99JS

Western Road

BN99HL

Rectory Close

BN90RP

Cantercrow Hill

BN90DP

Avis Way

BN90QE

Denton Road

BN99JR

Western Road

BN90NT

Palmerston Road

BN90RL

Harfield Close

Data Sources

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