Avis Road is in Newhaven and in Lewes district. BN9 0PR is located in the Newhaven North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avis Road, Newhaven, BN9 0PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN9 0PQ, BN9 0PH, BN9 0PG, BN9 0PP, BN9 0QS, BN9 0PS, BN9 0HG, BN9 0QU, BN9 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN9 0PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 39.6% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 43% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 17.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 17.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 21.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 16.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.6% | 90.9% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 91.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avis Road was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avis Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 122nd highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-07 | £290,850 |
| 174 Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2014-07-21 | £259,864 |
| 174 Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-02-18 | £261,072 |
| 176 Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2004-10-11 | £308,839 |
| 168 Avis Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2004-03-19 | £337,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School Church Hill , BN9 9LX | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Cafe | Paradise Park Garden Centre, Avis Road | 8 yd | |
| Kitchen (Sheltered Housing Scheme) | Guinness Court, Iveagh Crescent | 320 yd | |
| Concord Sylvania | Unit 8, Avis Way | 444 yd | |
| Hampden Arms | Heighton Road, South Heighton | 486 yd | |
| South Heighton Village Hall | Heighton Road, South Heighton | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Village Cricket Club | Pavilion, Avis Way Recreation Ground | 138 yd | |
| Flying Fish | 42 Denton Road, Newhaven | 592 yd | |
| Russell Martin Foundation Extra Time Project | Lewes Road Social Centre, Robinson Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freiduria el Canario | The Workshop, North Quay Road | 449 yd | |
| Chen's Garden | 1 Avis Parade Shops, Old Avis Road | 757 yd | |
| Superfry Fish & Chips | 3 Avis Parade Shops, Old Avis Road | 757 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 2, The Hub, 3 Drove Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3, The Hub, 3 Drove Road | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | The Drove, Newhaven | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Cricket Club AVIS CLOSE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| The Hollow DOWNS VILLAS | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club DENTON ISLAND | indoor bowls | 804 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.