Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEIGHTON ROAD, BN9 0HL.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN9 0HL 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BN9 0HL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £344k 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 0HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heighton Road, 0.1km from South Heighton in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward and the Lewes constituency.

For serious buyers, BN9 0HL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0HL are sourced from Output Area E00106944 (shared with 18 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 0HL. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 344,700

1 sales · Mean £ 344,700

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

BN9 0HL has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting8
Public order5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Retail Shop0.8 km
  • Black Moon Distillery Ltd0.9 km
  • Havens Community Hub CIC0.8 km
  • Dead Sweet UK0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • South Heighton Village Hall0.0 km
  • The Terrace Cafe0.5 km
  • Kitchen (Sheltered Housing Scheme)0.4 km
  • Church Hall0.6 km
  • Concord Sylvania0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Denton Village Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Flying Fish0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven0.9 km
  • Newhaven Town1.4 km
  • Newhaven Harbour1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollow Bottom0.0 km
  • Hampden Arms0.2 km
  • Iveagh Crescent0.4 km
  • Guinness Court0.4 km