BN9 0AS is an active urban area on Railway Road, 0.6km from Newhaven in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven North ward and the Lewes constituency.
Day-to-day life in BN9 0AS has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00106880 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY ROAD, BN9 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY ROAD, BN9 0AS.
322
42
£ 41,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN9 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 0AS. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN9 0AS are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
High Cliff Academy
Breakwater Academy
Seahaven Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.5 km
- Age Concern0.3 km
- Community Rooms0.7 km
- Denton Island Nursery0.5 km
- Hillcrest Cafe0.6 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- 52 High Street0.6 km
- Bickerstaffs0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.9 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.2 km
- Prince Of Wales0.4 km
- The Ark0.3 km
- The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.4 km
- Magic Wok0.5 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.4 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Town0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour0.5 km
- Newhaven0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Newhaven Town Rail Station0.0 km
- Newhaven Town Rail Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Town Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station Interchange0.1 km
- Railway Station Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN90AS · Data under Open Government Licence