Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

SOUTHDOWN CLOSE, BN9 9JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN CLOSE, BN9 9JQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

503

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN9 9JQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN9 9JQ's 59% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.6% year-on-year.

home £272,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN9 9JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southdown Close, 0.2km from Harbour Heights in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 12.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 9JQ are sourced from Output Area E00106889 (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 9JQ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 272,500

3 sales · Mean £ 265,833

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

BN9 9JQ has low crime rates — 38 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Seahaven Academy

Good755 pupils0.1 km
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High Cliff Academy

Outstanding250 pupils0.3 km
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Breakwater Academy

Good163 pupils0.6 km
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Good498 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • 52 High Street0.9 km
  • Dees Newsagents Ltd0.9 km
  • Gibbon Newsmarket0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • P&S Superstores1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newhaven Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Peacehaven Golf Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Community Rooms0.9 km
  • Hillcrest Cafe0.9 km
  • Luna Rossa1.0 km
  • Newhaven Coffee House0.9 km
  • Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Kebab & Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven Harbour1.2 km
  • Newhaven Town1.4 km
  • Newhaven2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gibbon Road Top0.1 km
  • Western Road0.2 km
  • Seahaven Academy0.2 km
  • The Fairway0.3 km
  • The Fairway0.3 km