Linnet Crescent Peacehaven, Lewes
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN10), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23301816.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £417,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 18).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Lewes costs £2,756 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newhaven Town, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Epinay Park, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Havenshealth, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £417,000 | £417,000 | £417,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £509,995 | £509,995 | £509,995 |
| 2022 | 4 | £450,495 | £437,500 | £484,995 |
| 2021 | 9 | £447,995 | £399,995 | £484,995 |
| 2020 | 4 | £434,995 | £412,995 | £449,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 18 BN10 8FN | Detached | £417,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2024 | 2 BN10 8FN | Detached | £509,995 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 20 BN10 8FN | Detached | £437,500 | New build. |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 6 BN10 8FN | Detached | £452,995 | New build. |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 16 BN10 8FN | Detached | £484,995 | New build. |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 18 BN10 8FN | Detached | £447,995 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 14 BN10 8FN | Detached | £484,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2021 | 10 BN10 8FN | Detached | £447,995 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 4 BN10 8FN | Detached | £484,995 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 12 BN10 8FN | Detached | £484,995 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 8 BN10 8FN | Detached | £454,995 | New build. |
| 27 May 2021 | 9 BN10 8FN | Detached | £409,995 | New build. |
| 22 Feb 2021 | 1 BN10 8FN | Detached | £414,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 13 BN10 8FN | Detached | £399,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2021 | 7 BN10 8FN | Detached | £399,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 11 BN10 8FN | Detached | £449,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 3 BN10 8FN | Detached | £434,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 15 BN10 8FN | Detached | £434,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 5 BN10 8FN | Detached | £412,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (18). Built: 2017 (9); 2019 (8); 2021 (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lewes in 2026-27: Band D £2,756 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,837 | £2,144 | £2,450 | £2,756 | £3,369 | £3,981 | £4,594 | £5,512 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 1,040 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN10 8FN | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BN10 8GF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 40 m and 44 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN10 8FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN10 8GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newhaven Town 431,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Southease 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Collingwood Close Peacehaven | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Lower Place Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Havenshealth | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medication Delivery Services LTD | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peacehaven Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Sussex Nuffield Hospital | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Peacehaven Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Peacehaven South Coast Road | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Epinay Park 4,920 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 990 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,170 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cross dyke on Telscombe Tye | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Money Burgh, oval barrow 200m west of Deans Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Rushy Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Friars' Bay | Bay | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Meeching Down | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Red Lion Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 20 | 20 |
None of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lewes: see them on the Lewes page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Breakwater Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy House BN10 8DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Skylark Avenue (24); On or near Goldfinch Avenue (20); On or near Linnet Crescent (16); On or near Swallow Close (13); On or near Martletts Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Blackbird Place · Chaffinch Walk · Dunnock Close · Nightingale Way · Redwing Close · Pipit Way · Robin Lane · Skylark Avenue · Martletts Close · Goldfinch Avenue · Greenfinch Road · The Bricky
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.