Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN9 0FA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN9 0FA 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN9 0FA — age 42, 38% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

BN9 0FA is an active urban area located 0.9km from Newhaven in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven North ward and the Lewes constituency.

Day-to-day life in BN9 0FA 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 (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0FA are sourced from Output Area E00106880 (shared with 28 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 0FA. 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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 0FA are high at 145 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Good498 pupils1.0 km
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High Cliff Academy

Outstanding250 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.6 km
  • Age Concern0.6 km
  • Community Rooms0.9 km
  • Denton Island Nursery0.7 km
  • Hillcrest Cafe0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 52 High Street0.8 km
  • Bickerstaffs0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Dees Newsagents Ltd0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Lodge Guest House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Newhaven Railway Club0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • The Ark0.6 km
  • The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd0.7 km
  • The White Hart0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Bursa Kebab Shop0.8 km
  • Horaces Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Magic Wok0.8 km
  • Newhaven Curry House0.6 km
  • Newhaven Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven Town0.3 km
  • Newhaven0.5 km
  • Newhaven Harbour0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Retail Park0.1 km
  • Retail Park0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • Newhaven Town Rail Station0.3 km
  • New Road0.3 km