BN9 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Beach Road, 1.0km from Newhaven in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN9 0BX offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00181254 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH ROAD, BN9 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH ROAD, BN9 0BX.
141
41
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 0BX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN9 0BX — age 41, 49% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 0BX. The average age is 41.0. 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: 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 around BN9 0BX is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
High Cliff Academy
Seahaven Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Nippers0.6 km
- Age Concern0.7 km
- Hillcrest Cafe0.7 km
- La Baguette Shop0.9 km
- Luna Rossa0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 52 High Street0.9 km
- Bickerstaffs0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.5 km
- Newhaven Football Club0.5 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- The Ark0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.9 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.9 km
- Magic Wok0.9 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.9 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour0.3 km
- Newhaven Town0.7 km
- Newhaven1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newhaven Harbour Railway Station0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.3 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.3 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.3 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN90BX · Data under Open Government Licence