BN9 0BP is an active urban area on Norton Road, 0.7km from Newhaven in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN9 0BP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, down 31.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00181254 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTON ROAD, BN9 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON ROAD, BN9 0BP.
141
41
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 0BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BN9 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £307k. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 0BP. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN9 0BP is above average at 139 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
High Cliff Academy
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Seahaven Academy
Breakwater Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.9 km
- Nippers0.7 km
- Age Concern0.4 km
- Community Rooms0.8 km
- Denton Island Nursery0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- 52 High Street0.7 km
- Bickerstaffs0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.6 km
- Newhaven Football Club0.7 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- The Ark0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.6 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.6 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour0.2 km
- Newhaven Town0.4 km
- Newhaven1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Road0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN90BP · Data under Open Government Licence