BN9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN9 district covers Newhaven, Ringmer, Ditchling. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN9 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 49 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN9
- Breakwater Academy · BN9 9UT · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 27% in England
- Denton Community Primary School and Nursery · BN9 0QJ · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 26% in England
- Harbour Primary and Nursery School · BN9 9LX · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 27% in England
- High Cliff Academy · BN9 9FD · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 49% in England
Secondary schools in BN9
- Seahaven Academy · BN9 9TD · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 24% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN9
- Each Peach Forest School · BN9 0AS · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Hui, Mrs Kimberley Maureen · BN9 9LH · Good (Ofsted)
- Pebbles Day Care · BN9 9DL · Good (Ofsted)
- Pebbles Daycare · BN9 9DA
- Denton Island Nursery · BN9 9BA · Good (Ofsted)
- NatureKids · BN9 9AL
GP surgeries in BN9
- Newhaven Medical Centre · BN9 9QS
- Quayside Medical Practice · BN9 9QS
Neighbourhoods in BN9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Town | 52% | £298k | Very high | 10 min |
| Newhaven West | 36% | £300k | Very high | 6 min |
| Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton | 8% | £398k | Low | 16 min |
| Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell | 4% | £542k | Very low | 22 min |
Questions
Where is the BN9 postcode?
BN9 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Newhaven, Ringmer, Ditchling, with 416 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN9?
The typical home price across BN9's neighbourhoods is £298k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN9?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a BN9 postcode.
How long is the commute from BN9?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 49 minutes.