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Property investment stats for Newhaven, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Newhaven.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Newhaven has seen steady property price growth over the last three years, with a capital growth of 8.4% and an annualised increase of 2.7%. The average rental yield is 4.1%, which is typical for the region and reflects a balanced rental market. Affordability is reasonable, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.8 and a rent-to-income ratio of 24.0%, suggesting homes are accessible for both buyers and renters. The private rented sector is relatively large, sitting in the 79th percentile compared to other areas in Britain, while families make up a significant portion of local households (62nd percentile).

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Key investment stats for Newhaven

Median price per sq ft

£321 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.1%

Capital growth (1y)

2.7%

Sales in past year

163

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Newhaven

Live prices in Newhaven, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£325,000

25% of properties below...

£229,975

75% of properties below...

£419,975

Most expensive property

£900,000

Live listings

123

Median days on market

86

Should you invest in Newhaven?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district delivers rental yields of 4.0%, which will appeal to those seeking stable income from lettings.
  • With 163 properties changing hands each year and a typical time on market of 86 days, liquidity is solid for a town of this size.
  • Median asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£350,000) and two-bedroom flats (£185,000) are accessible compared to many parts of the South East, broadening the pool of potential buyers and renters.

Risks

  • The median discount to asking price is £2,475 (the typical achieved discount), which signals there may be room for negotiation or that some sellers are struggling to achieve their desired price.
  • The degree-educated and professional population is in the lower quartile nationally, which could limit long-term demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • Unemployment sits in the 70th percentile, so local economic shocks could impact both sales and rental demand.

Outlook

The outlook for Newhaven is mildly positive, with ongoing demand from families and renters supporting both sales and rental markets. Price growth has been steady, and the affordability metrics suggest the area is not over-heated. The relatively high proportion of private renters provides a broad base for buy-to-let investors, while the family demographic offers stability.

Given the 86 days and 163, liquidity should remain reasonable. Investors should expect gradual rather than explosive growth, but the fundamentals point to a market that is likely to hold its value in the coming year.

Live properties in Newhaven

Investment properties in Newhaven, South East

3 bedroom terraced house for sale
16% below median price

£249,950

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Lawes Avenue, Newhaven

Properties needing refurbishment in Newhaven, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom maisonette for sale
44% below median price

£145,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom maisonette for sale

Brighton Road, Newhaven, BN9

Priced to sell properties in Newhaven, South East
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
On market for 168 days

£310,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

The Close, Newhaven

Slow to sell properties in Newhaven, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom house boat for sale
Reduced by 14%

£120,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom house boat for sale

Robinson Road, Newhaven

Big price drop properties in Newhaven, South East
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale
1,783 sq ft

£450,000

5 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale

Claremont Road, Newhaven

Properties with planning granted in Newhaven, South East
Planning Granted
4 bedroom flat for sale
42% below median price

£350,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom flat for sale

Mariners Wharf, Newhaven

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Newhaven, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £2,475

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,200 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.6%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%

Best places to invest in Newhaven

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BN94.0%2.7%£322 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.