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BN9 9EX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BN9 9EX: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN9 9EX 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 9EX, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN9 9EX are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity 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 9EX is based on Lewes 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,072 residents, 2,276 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 20% 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 3/10.
For property prices near BN9 9EX, 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.
Families checking schools near BN9 9EX can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN9 9EX 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.
Local change around BN9 9EX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN9 9EX
Is BN9 9EX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 30% 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 9EX?
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 schools are near BN9 9EX?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN9 9EX?
LocaleIQ matched BN9 9EX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN9 9EX?
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 9EX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.