Postcode BN9 9JP 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 very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newhaven Town is £47,717 per year. The nearest station is Newhaven Harbour located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fort Road Recreational Ground.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 per household in Newhaven Town is £47,717 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN9 9JP.
Newhaven Town near BN9 9JP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fort Road Recreational Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fort Road Recreational Ground |
| 0.3 mi | The Union | Small | Walking directions to The Union |
| 0.4 mi | Newhaven Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Newhaven Memorial Garden |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £274,482 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 | 13 | £409,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £194,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £271,982 |
10 year median price trend in Newhaven South
In the BN9 9JP 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 9JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 124 Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Gibbon News | Gibbon Road, Lewes, BN9 9EU | Walking directions to Gibbon News |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 46 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Harrison
Newhaven South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Pettitt
Newhaven South - Elected 7 May 2026
James MacCleary
Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.