Hillcrest Road is in Newhaven and in Lewes district. BN9 9EE is located in the Newhaven South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, BN9 9EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN9 9EJ, BN9 9DQ, BN9 9EB, BN9 9BW, BN9 9BU, BN9 9DP, BN9 9EA, BN9 9BS, BN9 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN9 9EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 35.1% | 30.7% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 41.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 23.9% | 17.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 21.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 28.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.9% | 93.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 92.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Road was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 135th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-03-21 | £416,429 |
| 45 Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2022-09-08 | £420,539 |
| 27 Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2021-06-29 | £392,541 |
| 21 Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £367,654 |
| 51 Hillcrest Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-25 | £350,685 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School Church Hill , BN9 9LX | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,729 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 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 2,034 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Cafe | Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road | 265 yd | |
| West Quay Cafe | Unit 5, Villandry | 287 yd | |
| Luna Rossa | Unit 1, Villandry | 287 yd | |
| Meridian Sunday Lunch Club | Newhaven Day Club, Riverside | 451 yd | |
| Age Concern | Newhaven Day Club, Riverside | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Bowling Club | Fort Road, Newhaven | 288 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 49 South Road, Newhaven | 381 yd | |
| The Ark | Riverside, Newhaven | 451 yd | |
| Newhaven Railway Club | Railway Approach, Newhaven | 543 yd | |
| The Engineer | 76 Railway Road, Newhaven | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza | 59 South Road, Newhaven | 272 yd | |
| Newhaven Fish Bar | 18 South Road, Newhaven | 367 yd | |
| The Patchwork Cat Limited | 3 Newhaven Square, Newhaven | 568 yd | |
| Bursa Kebab Shop | 18 High Street, Newhaven | 583 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 30 High Street, Newhaven | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1, 124 Fort Road | 288 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | The Drove, Newhaven | 1,042 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, The Hub, 3 Drove Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Road Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB FORT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Harbour Primary & Nursery School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Eastside Recreation Norton Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Shakespeare Hall Fort Road | 666 yd | |
| Seahaven Academy SOUTHDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club DENTON ISLAND | indoor bowls | 1,005 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 | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.2% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.