Postcode report
BN9 9AJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Lewes
About BN9 9AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN9 9AJ is a postcode in Newhaven North, Lewes, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN9 9AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN9 9AJ are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN9 9AJ is based on Lewes 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,649 residents, 87 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near BN9 9AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £345k from 88 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near BN9 9AJ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including sports (1). Closest examples include Stars gc. Dorset House Bury Tues lunchtimes gym class and Penthorpe horsham monday pm activity classes run by us and also West Walstead Lindfield Thur am and Cottesmore Crawley Mon am day club by us (at Greenwich way, ages 4-10, 2.8 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN9 9AJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near BN9 9AJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about BN9 9AJ
Is BN9 9AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN9 9AJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near BN9 9AJ?
Near BN9 9AJ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including sports (1). Closest examples include Stars gc. Dorset House Bury Tues lunchtimes gym class and Penthorpe horsham monday pm activity classes run by us and also West Walstead Lindfield Thur am and Cottesmore Crawley Mon am day club by us (at Greenwich way, ages 4-10, 2.8 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for BN9 9AJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN9 9AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN9 9AJ?
The latest median sold price is £345k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN9 9AJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.