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Peacehaven West

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About

Peacehaven West ward occupies the western portion of the town, characterised by residential streets and a mix of housing types. The area is defined by its proximity to the chalk cliffs of the South Downs National Park, which form a clear boundary to the north. Local amenities are concentrated along the main roads, serving the community's daily needs.

A notable feature is the presence of the Peacehaven Heights park, offering open green space and coastal views. The terrain slopes gently towards the English Channel, with several access points to the undercliff walk along the shore. The ward functions primarily as a residential district within the larger Lewes district authority.

Area overview

On average Peacehaven West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Peacehaven West is £46,940 per year. There are 2 schools in Peacehaven West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Peacehaven West is home to around 4,872 people, with a population density of about 4,353.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Peacehaven West Population
4,872
Population density
4,353.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.51(+13%)
Shoplifting
31.81(+297%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.27(+58%)
Public order
10.26(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(+37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,119
84.51%
Other White
306
6.28%
Other Asian
72
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.84%
Total population: 4,874

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
949
22.96%
Level 4 qualifications or above
921
22.28%
Level 3 (A level)
688
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
636
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 4,133

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
942
40.78%
Owns with a mortgage
594
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
522
22.6%
Social rents from council
148
6.41%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.12%
Total households: 2,310

Property prices in Peacehaven West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Peacehaven West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Peacehaven West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£365,000
Flats16£187,000
Semi-Detached27£330,000
Terraced3£347,000

10 years median price trend in Peacehaven West

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

All postcodes in Peacehaven West

BN108JP

South Coast Road

BN108LA

South Coast Road

BN108LB

Edith Avenue

BN108HU

Arundel Road

BN108HW

Steyning Avenue

BN108NA

Bolney Avenue

BN107NU

Arundel Road Central

BN107QD

Lake Drive

BN107NY

Sutton Avenue

BN107QH

Firle Road

BN108LR

Bramber Avenue

BN107LB

Cairo Avenue

BN107QU

Hoddern Avenue

BN107RB

Phyllis Avenue

BN108JZ

Jason Close

BN107WE

Hoyle Road

BN108LT

Steyning Avenue

BN108NS

South Coast Road

BN107EL

South Coast Road

BN107HL

Lincoln Avenue

BN107PW

Phyllis Avenue

BN107QR

Rowe Avenue North

BN107NZ

Sutton Avenue

BN108JR

South Coast Road

BN108LH

The Promenade

BN107JA

The Promenade

BN107QT

Hoddern Avenue

BN107NL

Fairfield

BN108JX

South Coast Road

BN107NT

Arundel Road Central

BN107PS

Malines Avenue

BN108HH

Arundel Road

BN108HJ

Victoria Avenue

BN108RZ

Hoyle Road

BN108JQ

Newton Road

BN107PF

Rowe Avenue

BN109DQ

Hoyle Road

BN107HX

South Coast Road

BN107PB

Clayfields

BN107PU

Cairo Avenue

BN107RA

Phyllis Avenue

BN108LD

South Coast Road

BN107LA

Cairo Avenue

BN108JH

South Coast Road

BN108JT

Roderick Avenue

BN107JY

Arundel Road West

BN107QW

Balcombe Road

BN108LX

Victoria Avenue

BN107QG

Cavell Avenue North

BN108BB

Meridian Centre

Data Sources

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