BN10 7NJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Peacehaven in Peacehaven. Administratively it sits within Peacehaven West ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN10 7NJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN10 7NJ are sourced from Output Area E00106983 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN10 7NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN10 7NJ.
177
62
£ 43,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN10 7NJ 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.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, BN10 7NJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN10 7NJ. The average age is 61.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN10 7NJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Peacehaven Heights Academy
Peacehaven Community School
Telscombe Cliffs Academy
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Annexe Stores0.9 km
- Bonnies News0.8 km
- Goodfayre0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- GRS Dairy0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Burger & Bird Ltd0.3 km
- Good Companions0.6 km
- Peacehaven Football Club1.0 km
- The Central Club0.2 km
- The Dewdrop Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Baan Sai0.4 km
- Butterfly Nursery0.5 km
- C.A.T.S. Club1.0 km
- Chateau Velo0.4 km
- Church Hall, The Church Of Immaculate Conception0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Co-Operative Superstore0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Big Mouth Burger Bar0.2 km
- Central Fish Shop0.7 km
- Maloncho Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Oriental Taste0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour4.1 km
- Newhaven Town4.1 km
- Newhaven4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Meridian Court0.1 km
- Meridian Court0.1 km
- Roderick Avenue0.2 km
- Roderick Avenue0.2 km
- Hoddern Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN107NJ · Data under Open Government Licence