Postcode Analysis Lewes, South East

HIGH STREET, BN9 9PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN9 9PD.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /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 9PD 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN9 9PD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

BN9 9PD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Newhaven in Newhaven. Administratively it sits within Newhaven South ward and the Lewes constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN9 9PD offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BN9 9PD are sourced from Output Area E00106913 (shared with 75 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 9PD. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

Crime around BN9 9PD is moderate at 86 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour110
Shoplifting54
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Harbour Primary and Nursery School

Good498 pupils0.3 km
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Breakwater Academy

Good163 pupils0.9 km
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High Cliff Academy

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km
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Seahaven Academy

Good755 pupils1.1 km
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Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Good230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Hot Spot Burger and Grill0.6 km
  • Age Concern0.3 km
  • Community Rooms0.2 km
  • Denton Island Nursery0.3 km
  • Hillcrest Cafe0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • 52 High Street0.1 km
  • Bickerstaffs0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
  • Dees Newsagents Ltd0.1 km
  • Gibbon Newsmarket0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Newhaven Lodge Guest House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Newhaven Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Newhaven Railway Club0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales0.2 km
  • The Ark0.3 km
  • The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bursa Kebab Shop0.0 km
  • Horaces Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Magic Wok0.0 km
  • Newhaven Curry House0.1 km
  • Newhaven Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newhaven Town0.4 km
  • Newhaven Harbour0.6 km
  • Newhaven1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Place0.0 km
  • Elim Church0.1 km
  • South Way0.2 km
  • South Road0.2 km
  • South Road0.2 km