Postcode BN9 9HL is located in an urban city, within the Newhaven South ward of Lewes in the South East region, and forms part of the Newhaven Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newhaven Town is £41,000 per year. The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is The Union.
Newhaven Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Newhaven Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Newhaven Town is £41,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN9 9HL.
Newhaven Town near BN9 9HL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newhaven Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Newhaven Harbour |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Fort Road Recreational Ground | Small | Walking directions to Fort Road Recreational Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Newhaven Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Newhaven Memorial Garden |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Newhaven South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £427,250 |
| Flats | 20 | £202,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newhaven South
In the BN9 9HL postcode area, located within Newhaven Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN9 9HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gibbon News | Gibbon Road, Lewes, BN9 9EU | Walking directions to Gibbon News |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 46 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 124 Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.