Essex Mews, Newhaven, BN9 9BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN9 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.1%	-3.3%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	45.6%	48.9%	3.3%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	32.8%	34.4%	1.6%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	25.4%	23.5%	-1.9%	44.2%	-20.7%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.3%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	2.2%	4.4%
Divorced	21.2%	24.6%	3.4%	9.1%	15.5%
Widowed	14.3%	8.7%	-5.6%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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	33.6%	40.5%	6.9%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	38.1%	31.4%	-6.7%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	17.3%	17.3%	0.0%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	8.8%	8.2%	-0.6%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.5%	26.9%	-9.6%	18.2%	8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	10.8%	-7.7%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9%	16.7%	7.7%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.4%	2.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	12.9%	0.2%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	18%	24.2%	6.2%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	2.1%	3.2%	1.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
White	99.1%	92.8%	-6.3%	81.4%	11.4%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.5%	88.2%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	2.2%	5.9%	3.7%	6.1%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	1.3%	1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	88.2%	-8.3%	83.2%	5.0%
10+ Years	0.9%	8.6%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	18.2%	13.5%	4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.1%	37.2%	11.9%
Christian	41.4%	46.2%	-4.8%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Essex Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Mews was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Essex Mews has the 14th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 50th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BN9 9BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Essex Mews are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lewes.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Essex Mews, Newhaven, BN9 9BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN9 9BJ

Average Price
£95,501

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£95,501

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Essex Mews

Average Price
£102,440

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£102,440

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Essex MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Essex Mews, Newhaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2021-11-18	£96,865
12 Essex Mews, Newhaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£79,950	2021-10-20	£80,814
3 Essex Mews, Newhaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,044	2020-02-05	£98,001
19 Essex Mews, Newhaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£98,000	2019-08-29	£105,686
4 Essex Mews, Newhaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£101,000	2018-04-26	£107,191

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN9 9BJ

Employment

BN9 9BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN9 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	56
Full-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	13
Construction	9
Transport and storage	9
Manufacturing	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harbour Primary and Nursery School Church Hill , BN9 9LX	3out of 4	409 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT	3out of 4	751 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD	4out of 4	1,054 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ	3out of 4	3,250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD	3out of 4	1,049 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB	3out of 4	3,273 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS	- not rated	1,926 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU	3out of 4	4,579 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB	3out of 4	4,782 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Community Rooms	Rathan Court (LDC Sheltered Housing), Lewes Road	83 yd
La Baguette Shop	31 High Street, Newhaven	116 yd
Newhaven Coffee House	51-53 High Street, Newhaven	128 yd
Rose Cafe	2 Coronation House, High Street	153 yd
Miah's Spice	Ground Floor, 8 High Street	153 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Hart	17 High Street, Newhaven	116 yd
The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd	The Ship Hotel, 6 High Street	153 yd
Prince Of Wales	49 South Road, Newhaven	330 yd
Russell Martin Foundation Extra Time Project	Lewes Road Social Centre, Robinson Road	375 yd
The Ark	Riverside, Newhaven	405 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bursa Kebab Shop	18 High Street, Newhaven	116 yd
Magic Wok	30 High Street, Newhaven	116 yd
The Patchwork Cat Limited	3 Newhaven Square, Newhaven	194 yd
Horaces Fish Bar	7A Chapel Street, Newhaven	214 yd
Newhaven Curry House	3 Chapel Street, Newhaven	214 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Unit 3, The Hub, 3 Drove Road	581 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarket	The Drove, Newhaven	904 yd
The Co-Operative Food	Unit 1, 124 Fort Road	956 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL CHAPEL STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	280 yd
Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club DENTON ISLAND	indoor bowls	384 yd
Harbour Primary & Nursery School CHURCH HILL	grass pitches	387 yd
Eastside Recreation Norton Road	grass pitches	895 yd
Fort Road Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB FORT ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,049 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BN9 9BJ