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BN10 8SH

South Coast Road

Peacehaven East

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Detailed insights for BN10 8SH

Overview

Postcode BN10 8SH is located in an urban city, within the Peacehaven East ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Peacehaven East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Peacehaven East is £45,906 per year. The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Centenary Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Peacehaven East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Peacehaven East has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Peacehaven East is £45,906 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from BN10 8SH.

Flood risk

No risk

Peacehaven East near BN10 8SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN10 8SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCentenary ParkLargeWalking directions to Centenary Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,567.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.69(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.42(-40%)
Drugs
5.7(+107%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.99(-38%)
Public order
3.42(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
83.28%
Other White
17
4.99%
Chinese
9
2.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.47%
Other Asian
4
1.17%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
25.51%
No qualifications
58
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
47.62%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.09%
Social rents from council
4
2.72%
Shared ownership
1
0.68%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Peacehaven East

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £363K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Peacehaven East area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peacehaven East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£367,500£391
Semi-Detached19£338,500£382
Terraced19£300,000£378
Flats11£220,000£392

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peacehaven East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peacehaven East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£189,500£271,500£274,998
2017£314,950£205,500£285,000£282,862
2018£345,000£199,950£290,000£279,000
2019£332,500£196,000£291,000£275,000
2020£339,000£192,500£318,000£265,500
2021£372,500£193,975£328,000£310,000
2022£429,998£200,000£350,000£336,500
2023£435,000£228,975£377,500£320,000
2024£391,500£225,000£335,000£294,998
2025£397,500£220,000£351,250£320,000
2026£340,000£198,500£348,750£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peacehaven East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peacehaven East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305£323£348£336
2017£361£358£337£324
2018£315£368£316£305
2019£314£365£292£329
2020£327£334£332£316
2021£348£360£335£332
2022£402£367£393£348
2023£441£376£379£362
2024£374£396£385£384
2025£393£385£381£366
2026£409£282£407£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peacehaven East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peacehaven East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN10 8SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN10 8SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202560, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500
31 Mar 202553, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
10 Feb 202549, Friars Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 8SBTerracedFreehold£275,000
31 Jul 202538, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8STSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
17 Sept 202561, South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the BN10 8SH postcode area, located within Peacehaven East, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN10 8SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miSecondaryPeacehaven Community SchoolAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miSecondarySeahaven AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

1.0 miPrimaryBreakwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN10 8SH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN10 8SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op FoodBolney Avenue, Lewes, BN10 8NPWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewes district (2025-26).

Band A£1,752
Band B£2,044
Band C£2,335
Band D£2,627
Band E£3,211
Band F£3,795
Band G£4,379
Band H£5,255

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN10 8SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cathy Gallagher

Peacehaven East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Thomas Davies

Peacehaven East - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Ward

Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictLewesE07000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrighton Kemptown and PeacehavenE14001129
WardPeacehaven EastE05011594
ParishPeacehavenE04003780
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Peacehaven EastE02004388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewes 010BE01021059
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BN10 8SH

Is BN10 8SH (Peacehaven East) safe?

The area around BN10 8SH records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BN10 8SH?

The median sale price around BN10 8SH in Peacehaven East is £320,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN10 8SH?

There are 3 schools close to BN10 8SH, including Peacehaven Community School (Good), Seahaven Academy (Good) and Breakwater Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN10 8SH?

BN10 8SH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,055 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN10 8SH (Peacehaven East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN10 8SH is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cathy Gallagher (Labour Party) and Paul Thomas Davies (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.