BN9 area guide
Who lives in BN9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 19,377 (2024)
BN9Postcode district · Newhaven
What BN9 is like
The BN9 postcode district in Lewes covers 416 live postcodes and is home to about 19,377 people across 11 census neighbourhoods. 62.2% of households own their home, 22.8% rent privately and 14.1% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 54.4% of adults are in work. On deprivation it sits close to the middle of the range for England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in BN9 sold for a median of £300,000 over the year to August 2026.
How BN9 compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
Around the middle — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Around the middle — 34.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 45% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01An older population
21% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 29 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
BN9 FAQs
01Is BN9 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in BN9?The median sale price over the last year was £300,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £300,000.
03Is BN9 safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in BN9?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers BN9?BN9 is in Lewes.
BN9 is in Lewes.
06How well connected is BN9?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.