Town Pop. 12,858

Living in Newhaven: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newhaven is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Below 30/100: bills (22) and economic health (27). That puts Newhaven in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN9 postcode district.

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Newhaven scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 613 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 357 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Shoplifting 191 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 146 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 127 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 330 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Railway Road 198 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 90 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 60 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
46
5 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • High Cliff AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Breakwater AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Denton Community Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Harbour Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Seahaven AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsRoyal Sussex County Hospital6.9 mi
Eastbourne District General Hospital8.8 mi
Worthing Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,126 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)71.4%
available across Lewes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 325 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.5%Retired22.3%Student3.9%Other inactive14.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary32.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership59.8%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
22
Council tax Lewes · 2026-27
A £1,837
B £2,144
C £2,450
D £2,756
E £3,368
F £3,981
G £4,593
H £5,512
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Newhaven Town 0.2 mi
Newhaven Harbour 0.4 mi
Bishopstone 1.7 mi
J11 M23 22.8 mi
J11 M23 22.9 mi
J10A M23 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £307,500 93
Detached £342,500 20
Semi-detached £325,000 26
Terraced £287,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £201,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£167k £247k £330k £410k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Peacehaven 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seaford 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Telscombe Cliffs 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rodmell 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Saltdean 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alfriston 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kingston near Lewes 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lewes 44 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ripe 33 6.6 mi away ⇄
Ringmer 40 6.8 mi away ⇄
East Dean and Friston 35 7.1 mi away ⇄
Broyle Side 40 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newhaven a nice place to live?

Newhaven has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newhaven is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newhaven?

Crime levels in Newhaven are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 1,764 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newhaven?

Among the top-rated schools in Newhaven are High Cliff Academy, Breakwater Academy and Denton Community Primary School and Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Newhaven in total.

What are house prices like in Newhaven?

The current median house price in Newhaven is £307,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,500, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £287,000, flat £201,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newhaven in context

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Postcode districts in Newhaven

BN9 42 ⇄

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