BN9 9HT is a mixed residential area on First Avenue, 0.4km from Newhaven in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN9 9HT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 50.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN9 9HT are sourced from Output Area E00106884 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRST AVENUE, BN9 9HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRST AVENUE, BN9 9HT.
293
46
£ 41,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN9 9HT 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
BN9 9HT has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 50.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN9 9HT. The average age is 45.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 279,975
16 sales · Mean £ 289,071
Detached
£ 450,000
5 sales · Mean £ 449,000
Flat
£ 232,000
5 sales · Mean £ 233,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN9 9HT is moderate at 64 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
Breakwater Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Nippers0.7 km
- Age Concern0.5 km
- Community Rooms0.5 km
- Denton Island Nursery0.7 km
- Hillcrest Cafe0.2 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- 52 High Street0.4 km
- Bickerstaffs0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Dees Newsagents Ltd0.4 km
- Gibbon Newsmarket0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Newhaven Bowling Club0.5 km
- Newhaven Football Club0.8 km
- Newhaven Railway Club0.6 km
- Prince Of Wales0.4 km
- The Ark0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bursa Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Horaces Fish Bar0.5 km
- Magic Wok0.5 km
- Newhaven Curry House0.5 km
- Newhaven Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newhaven Harbour0.5 km
- Newhaven Town0.8 km
- Newhaven1.4 km
Bus Stops
- First Avenue0.1 km
- Second Avenue0.1 km
- Gibbon Road Lower0.3 km
- Elim Church0.3 km
- Hillcrest Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN99HT · Data under Open Government Licence