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BN9 9XP

Metcalfe Avenue

Newhaven North

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Detailed insights for BN9 9XP

Overview

Postcode BN9 9XP 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 high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 Town, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Newhaven West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newhaven West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Newhaven West is £48,452 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN9 9XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Newhaven West near BN9 9XP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newhaven Town located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN9 9XP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Newhaven Town

N/A

Walking directions to Newhaven Town
0.8 mi

Newhaven Harbour

N/A

Walking directions to Newhaven Harbour

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN9 9XP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe UnionSmallWalking directions to The Union

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
470.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.06(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.03(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.79(+21%)
Public order
6.92(+14%)
Other crime
5.19(+175%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
92.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.32%
Caribbean
5
1.66%
Other Asian
3
0.99%
Other White
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.63%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.68%
No qualifications
47
19.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
54
41.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.46%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Newhaven North

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £360K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newhaven North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£340,000£358
Semi-Detached23£327,000£346
Terraced17£280,000£323
Flats2£167,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newhaven North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newhaven North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newhaven North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newhaven North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newhaven North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newhaven North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN9 9XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN9 9XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202526, Metcalfe Avenue, Newhaven, BN9 9XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Mar 202514, Metcalfe Avenue, Newhaven, BN9 9XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
24 Oct 20257, Kennedy Way, Newhaven, BN9 9XLDetachedFreehold£288,000
27 Feb 20261, Metcalfe Avenue, Newhaven, BN9 9XRDetachedFreehold£320,000
02 Apr 202625, Valley Road, Newhaven, BN9 9XBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the BN9 9XP postcode area, located within Newhaven West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN9 9XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBreakwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarbour Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySeahaven AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN9 9XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN9 9XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis46 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PDWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miGibbon NewsGibbon Road, Lewes, BN9 9EUWalking directions to Gibbon News

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 BN9 9XP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corina Watts

Newhaven North - Elected 29 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

James MacCleary

Lewes - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictLewesE07000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewesE14001330
WardNewhaven NorthE05011590
ParishNewhavenE04003778
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newhaven WestE02004387
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lewes 009DE01021051
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN9 9XP

Is BN9 9XP (Newhaven West) safe?

The area around BN9 9XP records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near BN9 9XP?

The median sale price around BN9 9XP in Newhaven West is £320,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN9 9XP?

There are 4 schools close to BN9 9XP, including Breakwater Academy (Good), Harbour Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Seahaven Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN9 9XP?

The closest station to BN9 9XP is Newhaven Town, about 1,128 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN9 9XP?

BN9 9XP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN9 9XP (Newhaven West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewes covering BN9 9XP is James MacCleary (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Corina Watts (Liberal Democrats).

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.