Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN9 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN9 0DR.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN9 0DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN9 0DR spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN9 0DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from South Heighton in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven North ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00106899 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 0DR. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN9 0DR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Good498 pupils1.1 km
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Breakwater Academy

Good163 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.3 km
  • Age Concern0.9 km
  • Community Rooms0.9 km
  • Denton Island Nursery0.6 km
  • La Baguette Shop0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • 52 High Street0.9 km
  • Bickerstaffs0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Dees Newsagents Ltd0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Newhaven Railway Club0.9 km
  • Prince Of Wales1.0 km
  • The Ark0.9 km
  • The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd0.8 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bursa Kebab Shop0.8 km
  • Horaces Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Magic Wok0.8 km
  • Newhaven Curry House0.8 km
  • Newhaven Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven0.6 km
  • Newhaven Town0.7 km
  • Newhaven Harbour1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Paradise Park0.2 km
  • Paradise Park0.3 km
  • Powell Gardens0.3 km
  • Avis Way Unit 150.4 km
  • Guinness Court0.4 km