Western Road is in Newhaven and in Lewes district. BN9 9JP 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 Western Road, Newhaven, BN9 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN9 9HR, BN9 9JW, BN9 9EZ, BN9 9HP, BN9 9HS, BN9 9JA, BN9 9ER, BN9 9JR, BN9 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN9 9JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49.5% | 53.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 27.7% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.2% | 21.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 10.5% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.9% | 94.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 89th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Western Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-07 | £298,805 |
| 37A Western Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-01-20 | £354,271 |
| 43 Western Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2016-12-09 | £348,601 |
| 45 Western Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2013-10-31 | £299,565 |
| 47 Western Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2012-08-22 | £319,064 |
BN9 9JP 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 9JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School Church Hill , BN9 9LX | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,481 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,294 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 | 2,363 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 407 yd | |
| Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre | Newhaven Polyclinic, Church Hill | 421 yd | |
| West Quay Cafe | Unit 5, Villandry | 466 yd | |
| Luna Rossa | Unit 1, Villandry | 466 yd | |
| Newhaven Coffee House | 51-53 High Street, Newhaven | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Bowling Club | Fort Road, Newhaven | 434 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 49 South Road, Newhaven | 575 yd | |
| The White Hart | 17 High Street, Newhaven | 691 yd | |
| The Ark | Riverside, Newhaven | 702 yd | |
| The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd | The Ship Hotel, 6 High Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza | 59 South Road, Newhaven | 521 yd | |
| Newhaven Fish Bar | 18 South Road, Newhaven | 585 yd | |
| Bursa Kebab Shop | 18 High Street, Newhaven | 691 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 30 High Street, Newhaven | 691 yd | |
| The Patchwork Cat Limited | 3 Newhaven Square, Newhaven | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1, 124 Fort Road | 434 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour Primary & Nursery School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Fort Road Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB FORT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Seahaven Academy SOUTHDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Shakespeare Hall Fort Road | 826 yd | |
| Eastside Recreation Norton Road | grass pitches | 958 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.