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Peacehaven North

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About

Peacehaven North ward encompasses the northern residential sections of Peacehaven, a town along the Sussex coast. The area is characterised by a grid-like street plan developed in the early 20th century, with mostly semi-detached and terraced housing. It sits on the chalk cliffs of the South Downs, with the A259 road forming a key route through the area. Local amenities include several convenience stores, schools, and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The ward includes the northern part of the Peacehaven Heights park, which offers open green space and views over the English Channel. Residential life here is centred around local parades of shops and services rather than a single town centre. A notable local landmark is the Meridian Monument, which marks the Greenwich Meridian Line as it crosses through the town, situated near the border of this ward.

Area overview

On average Peacehaven North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peacehaven North is £46,677 per year. There are 1 schools in Peacehaven North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Peacehaven North is home to around 5,186 people, with a population density of about 3,402.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peacehaven North Population
5,186
Population density
3,402.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.99(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.32(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.64(+50%)
Public order
7.13(+17%)
Vehicle crime
4.05(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,527
87.26%
Other White
266
5.13%
Other Asian
57
1.1%
Other
56
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.93%
Total population: 5,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,056
24.96%
No qualifications
829
19.59%
Level 3 (A level)
753
17.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
653
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
818
38.31%
Owns with a mortgage
738
34.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
11.19%
Other social rented
181
8.48%
Social rents from council
93
4.36%
Total households: 2,135

Property prices in Peacehaven North

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £389,995 in Peacehaven North area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peacehaven North 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 Peacehaven North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£420,000
Flats5£238,000
Semi-Detached22£383,750
Terraced14£289,975

10 years median price trend in Peacehaven North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peacehaven North.

Data Sources

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