Area Analysis Lewes, South East

BN9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN9 postcode area.

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Population

20,607

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 45, BN9 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £295,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN9 is a postcode district in Lewes, South East, covering 407 active and 661 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN9 (16%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN9 are around £295k, down 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN9 at 279 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2111
Anti-social behaviour922
Shoplifting612
Criminal damage and arson552
Public order517

school Local Schools

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Seahaven Academy

Good755 pupils
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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Good498 pupils
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High Cliff Academy

Outstanding250 pupils
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Breakwater Academy

Good163 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Lodge Guest House
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Denton Village Cricket Club
  • Flying Fish
  • Newhaven Bowling Club
  • Newhaven Football Club
  • Newhaven Railway Club
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Age Concern
  • Brewers Fayre
  • Church Hall
  • Community Rooms
  • Concord Sylvania
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket
  • The Co-Operative Food
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bred By Nature Co.
  • 52 High Street
  • Argos At
  • Bickerstaffs
  • Black Moon Distillery Ltd
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bursa Kebab Shop
  • Horaces Fish Bar
  • KFC
  • Magic Wok
  • Newhaven Curry House
  • + 5 more