South Road is in Newhaven and in Lewes district. BN9 9QL 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 South Road, Newhaven, BN9 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN9 9RH, BN9 9RG, BN9 9RL, BN9 9QD, BN9 9RD, BN9 9RJ, BN9 9PW, BN9 9LJ, BN9 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN9 9QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN9 9QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 47% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 29.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 19.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 22.7% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 23.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 92.8% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 82.9% | 85.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 0.3% | -7.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 86% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 126.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Newhaven North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Newhaven North and the 40th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 South Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-05-27 | £218,625 |
| 15 South Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2025-03-28 | £304,354 |
| 45 South Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2024-07-04 | £205,150 |
| 7 South Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-12-14 | £213,916 |
| 11 South Road, Newhaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-02-23 | £284,721 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Cliff Academy Southdown Road , BN9 9FD | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,549 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 | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,517 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 | 1,830 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 4,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Sunday Lunch Club | Newhaven Day Club, Riverside | 145 yd | |
| Age Concern | Newhaven Day Club, Riverside | 145 yd | |
| Hillcrest Cafe | Hillcrest Community Centre, Bay Vue Road | 169 yd | |
| Newhaven Coffee House | 51-53 High Street, Newhaven | 218 yd | |
| La Baguette Shop | 31 High Street, Newhaven | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 49 South Road, Newhaven | 3 yd | |
| The Ark | Riverside, Newhaven | 145 yd | |
| The White Hart | 17 High Street, Newhaven | 223 yd | |
| The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd | The Ship Hotel, 6 High Street | 254 yd | |
| Newhaven Railway Club | Railway Approach, Newhaven | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Fish Bar | 18 South Road, Newhaven | 36 yd | |
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza | 59 South Road, Newhaven | 118 yd | |
| The Patchwork Cat Limited | 3 Newhaven Square, Newhaven | 189 yd | |
| Horaces Fish Bar | 7A Chapel Street, Newhaven | 212 yd | |
| Newhaven Curry House | 3 Chapel Street, Newhaven | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1, 124 Fort Road | 668 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3, The Hub, 3 Drove Road | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | The Drove, Newhaven | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL SEAHAVEN SWIMMING POOL CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Harbour Primary & Nursery School CHURCH HILL | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Eastside Recreation Norton Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Denton Island Indoor Bowls Club DENTON ISLAND | indoor bowls | 627 yd |
| Fort Road Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB NEWHAVEN BOWLING CLUB FORT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Shakespeare Hall Fort Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Seahaven Academy SOUTHDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 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.