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BN9

NEWHAVEN

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN9 covers NEWHAVEN in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £308,740
1yr change ▼ 0.7%
Crime 51% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,740

▼ 0.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

8% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

296 Mbps

Property Prices in BN9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN9 is £308,740, which is 32% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN9 cost 7.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN9 have fallen 0.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £406,293 101
Semi-detached £320,232 152
Terraced £277,914 182
Flat £202,162 82
All types £308,740 535

5-Year Price History

£307K £308K £308K £309K £310K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 40.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN9 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN9 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Harbour Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
High Cliff Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Seahaven Academy Secondary Good mi
Breakwater Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

102,363

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN9 are 296.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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296.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN9 is collected by Lewes. The Band D rate is £2,388/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN9 — NEWHAVEN

Area Summary

BN9 (NEWHAVEN) offers property prices near the national average (£308,740), low crime (51% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (296 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN9 NEWHAVEN

What is the average house price in BN9 NEWHAVEN?
The average house price in BN9 (NEWHAVEN) is £308,740, based on 535 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.7% over the past year.
Is BN9 NEWHAVEN a safe area to live?
Crime in BN9 is significantly below the national average (40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN9 NEWHAVEN?
The population of BN9 (NEWHAVEN) is approximately 102,363 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN9?
The average broadband download speed in BN9 is 296 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN9 NEWHAVEN?
There are 5 schools in or near BN9. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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