BN9 0BY is an active urban area on Beach Close, 0.8km from Newhaven in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN9 0BY offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00181254 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACH CLOSE, BN9 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACH CLOSE, BN9 0BY.
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41
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 0BY 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
BN9 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 0BY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN9 0BY is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Breakwater Academy
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Hot Spot Burger and Grill1.0 km
- Nippers0.6 km
- Age Concern0.5 km
- Community Rooms0.9 km
- Denton Island Nursery0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 52 High Street0.8 km
- Bickerstaffs0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.5 km
- Newhaven Football Club0.6 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.4 km
- Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- The Ark0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.7 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.7 km
- Magic Wok0.7 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.7 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour0.2 km
- Newhaven Town0.6 km
- Newhaven1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newhaven Harbour Railway Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN90BY · Data under Open Government Licence