Northdown Road is in Newhaven and in Lewes district. BN9 9JB 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 Northdown Road, Newhaven, BN9 9JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN9 9HJ, BN9 9JN, BN9 9EY, BN9 9JA, BN9 9JD, BN9 9HY, BN9 9HZ, BN9 9HL, BN9 9JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN9 9JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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% | 40.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.2% | 15.6% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 15.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 20.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 89.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93.8% | 85.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 84.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northdown Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northdown Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 144th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Northdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-30 | £332,766 |
| 2 Northdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2022-10-14 | £333,110 |
| 9 Northdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-10 | £284,165 |
| 16 Northdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-10 | £281,445 |
| 22 Northdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-02-07 | £291,893 |
BN9 9JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School Church Hill , BN9 9LX | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,240 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 | 342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,049 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 | 2,507 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre | Newhaven Polyclinic, Church Hill | 183 yd | |
| Taylorshaw @ Seahaven Academy | Seahaven Academy, Haven Way | 504 yd | |
| Hillcrest Cafe | Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road | 524 yd | |
| Newhaven Coffee House | 51-53 High Street, Newhaven | 641 yd | |
| Community Rooms | Rathan Court (LDC Sheltered Housing), Lewes Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 49 South Road, Newhaven | 676 yd | |
| Newhaven Bowling Club | Fort Road, Newhaven | 680 yd | |
| The White Hart | 17 High Street, Newhaven | 719 yd | |
| The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd | The Ship Hotel, 6 High Street | 799 yd | |
| The Ark | Riverside, Newhaven | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza | 59 South Road, Newhaven | 663 yd | |
| Newhaven Fish Bar | 18 South Road, Newhaven | 699 yd | |
| Bursa Kebab Shop | 18 High Street, Newhaven | 719 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 30 High Street, Newhaven | 719 yd | |
| The Patchwork Cat Limited | 3 Newhaven Square, Newhaven | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1, 124 Fort Road | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Primary & Nursery School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Seahaven Academy SOUTHDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Fort Road Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB FORT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Peacehaven Golf Club BRIGHTON ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Shakespeare Hall Fort Road | 1,065 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 26 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.