BN9 0FN is an active urban area located 0.7km from Newhaven in Lewes. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0FN are sourced from Output Area E00181254 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN9 0FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN9 0FN.
141
41
£ 41,000 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 0FN 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 0FN 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 0FN. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN9 0FN is above average at 116 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
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Seahaven Academy
Breakwater Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.9 km
- Nippers0.7 km
- Age Concern0.4 km
- Community Rooms0.9 km
- Denton Island Nursery0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 52 High Street0.7 km
- Bickerstaffs0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.6 km
- Newhaven Football Club0.7 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales0.5 km
- The Ark0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.7 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.6 km
- Magic Wok0.7 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.6 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour0.2 km
- Newhaven Town0.5 km
- Newhaven1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Road0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Rail Station0.1 km
- Newhaven Harbour Railway Station0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
- Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN90FN · Data under Open Government Licence