Tarring Close Newhaven, Lewes
13 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23300181.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £325,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Lewes costs £2,756 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newhaven Town, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Drove Park (3.3 hectares) is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Quayside Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £168,500 | £168,500 | £168,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £126,250 | £116,500 | £136,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | GARAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF BN9 0QU | Other | £8,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 4 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 7 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £293,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 4 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 7 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2014 | 10 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Feb 2013 | 3 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £168,500 | |
| 1 Apr 2005 | 9 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 3 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £147,500 | |
| 19 Sep 2003 | 10 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2002 | 8 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2002 | 9 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £116,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2001 | 5 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 3 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 10 BN9 0QU | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1996 | 9 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 8 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 26 Jan 1995 | 7 BN9 0QU | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 C (48% of about 710 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN9 0QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BN9 0PG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BN9 0QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 17 m and 21 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN9 0PG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN9 0QT | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| BN9 0QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newhaven Town 431,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Newhaven Harbour 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bishopstone (Sussex) 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Guinness Court Denton | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bishopstone - Hill Rise | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Newhaven Harbour Car Park | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lower Place Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 41.8 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quayside Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seahaven Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Lewes Victoria Hospital | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Drove Park 3.3 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Denton and Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground 4,460 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,370 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor Farmhouse and the Garden Wall to North and West of the House, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m north-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Farmhouse and the Garden Wall to North and West of the House | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north-east |
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Multiple ring-ditch at Mount Pleasant, Denton | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Island | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Poverty Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Newhaven Harbour | Tidal water | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Norton Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Meeching Down | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Red Lion Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Breakwater Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Park BN9 0PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Hampden Arms BN9 0JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Retail SHop BN9 0DH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cottage Close (21); On or near Iveagh Crescent (13); On or near Iford Close (10); On or near Glynde Close (9); On or near Powell Gardens (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- BN9 0QU: 11 addresses
- BN9 0PG: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- BN9 0QT: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heighton Crescent · Glynde Close · Iford Close · Iveagh Crescent · Cottage Close · Forward Close · Brands Close · New Road · New Road · Powell Gardens · Iveagh Crescent · Hampden Gardens
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.