Postcode BN9 9FF is located in an urban city, within the Newhaven North ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Newhaven West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newhaven West is £48,452 per year. The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Union.
Newhaven West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Newhaven West has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newhaven West is £48,452 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BN9 9FF.
Newhaven West near BN9 9FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newhaven Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Newhaven Harbour |
| 0.9 mi | Newhaven Town | N/A | Walking directions to Newhaven Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Union | Small | Walking directions to The Union |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Newhaven North area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £340,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £327,000 | £346 |
| Terraced | 17 | £280,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 2 | £167,000 | £231 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £281,750 | £266,500 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | £322,500 | £290,000 | £217,000 |
| 2018 | £312,475 | £264,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £310,500 | £263,750 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £270,000 | £225,750 |
| 2021 | £343,000 | £297,000 | £254,000 |
| 2022 | £399,995 | £370,000 | £266,750 |
| 2023 | £388,250 | £317,500 | £267,500 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £313,250 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £325,000 | £277,500 |
| 2026 | £318,000 | £345,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284 | £314 | £266 |
| 2017 | £291 | £286 | £251 |
| 2018 | £314 | £290 | £279 |
| 2019 | £293 | £302 | £250 |
| 2020 | £307 | £295 | £258 |
| 2021 | £342 | £324 | £285 |
| 2022 | £398 | £358 | £301 |
| 2023 | £386 | £310 | £299 |
| 2024 | £340 | £342 | £320 |
| 2025 | £355 | £346 | £317 |
| 2026 | £386 | £313 | £340 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN9 9FF.
In the BN9 9FF postcode area, located within Newhaven West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN9 9FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gibbon News | Gibbon Road, Lewes, BN9 9EU | Walking directions to Gibbon News |
Annual council tax rates for Lewes district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN9 9FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corina Watts
Newhaven North - Elected 29 May 2025
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN9 9FF records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN9 9FF in Newhaven West is £320,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BN9 9FF, including Breakwater Academy (Good), Seahaven Academy (Good) and High Cliff Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN9 9FF is Newhaven Harbour, about 1,445 m away.
BN9 9FF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,735 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN9 9FF is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Corina Watts (Liberal Democrats).
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.