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.
BN9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN9 postcode area.
20,607
45
£ 41,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Seahaven Academy
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
High Cliff Academy
Breakwater Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Denton Village Cricket Club
- Flying Fish
- Newhaven Bowling Club
- Newhaven Football Club
- Newhaven Railway Club
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Age Concern
- Brewers Fayre
- Church Hall
- Community Rooms
- Concord Sylvania
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop
- Horaces Fish Bar
- KFC
- Magic Wok
- Newhaven Curry House
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bred By Nature Co.
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- 52 High Street
- Argos At
- Bickerstaffs
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl
- Sainsbury's Supermarket
- The Co-Operative Food
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Area Profile: BN9 · Data under Open Government Licence