BN9 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the BN9 postcode district in Lewes. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Lewes · 2026-05 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about BN9
The average home across Lewes is worth about £370,799 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 2.5% over the last year.
Of 181 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in BN9, band C is the most common, and 49.7% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 1,051 crimes around the centre of BN9 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (360).
There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of BN9 in Lewes, including Harbour Primary and Nursery School.
The district covers the Kingston, Newhaven North, Newhaven South, Ouse Valley & Ringmer ward areas.
Sample of 181 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in BN9, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +2.5% over the last year in Lewes.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.
Primary
- Harbour Primary and Nursery SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Breakwater AcademyNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Denton Community Primary School and NurseryNot rated · 0.7 mi
- High Cliff AcademyNot rated · 0.7 mi
- Meridian Community Primary School and NurseryGood · 2.0 mi
Secondary
- Seahaven AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
- Peacehaven Community SchoolGood · 2.0 mi
- Bowden House SchoolNot rated · 2.6 mi
- Seaford Head SchoolNot rated · 3.4 mi
- Northease Manor SchoolNot rated · 3.7 mi
Kingston · Newhaven North · Newhaven South · Ouse Valley & Ringmer · Peacehaven East
Common questions about BN9
What is the average house price in BN9?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Lewes at £370,799 as of 2026-05.
How much does each property type cost in BN9?
Detached £597,117, semi-detached £401,084, terraced £324,956, flats £199,675, based on the UK House Price Index for Lewes.
Is BN9 a safe area?
Police recorded 1,051 crimes near the centre of BN9 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 360 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in BN9 usually have?
Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 181 certificates from BN9, with 49.7% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near BN9?
1 schools within a mile of the BN9 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Seahaven Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this BN9 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.