Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

BN9 0HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN9 0HN.

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

269

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN9 0HN 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BN9 0HN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN9 0HN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from South Heighton in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward and the Lewes constituency.

For families considering a move, BN9 0HN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 0HN are sourced from Output Area E00106944 (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 0HN. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

BN9 0HN has low crime rates — 11 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • South Heighton Village Hall0.3 km
  • The Terrace Cafe0.8 km
  • Kitchen (Sheltered Housing Scheme)0.6 km
  • Church Hall0.7 km
  • Denton & Mount Pleasant Social Centr0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Havens Community Hub CIC0.9 km
  • Dead Sweet UK0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Denton Village Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Flying Fish0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven1.1 km
  • Newhaven Town1.7 km
  • Newhaven Harbour2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollow Bottom0.2 km
  • Hampden Arms0.4 km