Metcalfe Avenue, Newhaven
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN9 9XP, BN9 9XR.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Metcalfe Avenue, Newhaven have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £319,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £270,373. Average sale prices rose from £233,317 in 2016 to £319,000 in 2026 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 3% above the Newhaven average of £309,703 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 87% semi-detached, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Metcalfe Avenue range from £215,000 to £321,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 31 streets in Newhaven with at least two sales in the last year, Metcalfe Avenue ranks 12th for average price.
House prices on Metcalfe Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 20 | £270,373 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £283,333 | 27 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Metcalfe Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 7 Sep 2026 | £318,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XR | 27 Feb 2026 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 Jun 2025 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 Mar 2025 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 10 Dec 2024 | £321,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 Mar 2024 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 10 Nov 2023 | £303,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 17 Dec 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 17 Nov 2021 | £263,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 28 Jan 2021 | £278,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 19 Jan 2021 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 3 Dec 2020 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 Sep 2019 | £251,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 13 Jun 2019 | £268,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 22 Mar 2019 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 20 Oct 2018 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XR | 21 Sep 2018 | £267,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 14 Sep 2017 | £246,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 Jan 2017 | £252,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 19 Jan 2017 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 27 May 2016 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 24 Mar 2016 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Metcalfe Avenue BN9 9XP | 18 Mar 2016 | £239,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Metcalfe Avenue | £239,950 (Mar 2016) → £305,000 (Mar 2024) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 10, Metcalfe Avenue | £215,000 (Mar 2016) → £303,000 (Nov 2023) | +41% over 8 yrs |
| 8, Metcalfe Avenue | £252,500 (Jan 2017) → £260,000 (Oct 2018) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Metcalfe Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Academy 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School 473 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Seahaven Academy 701 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| High Cliff Academy 154 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 232 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Peacehaven Community School 890 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery 449 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Peacehaven Heights Academy 339 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Newhaven Town station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Newhaven Harbour station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Bishopstone station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lee Way (opp, Valley Road) 2 min walk
- Ash Walk (opp, Chestnut Way) 3 min walk
- The Rose Walk (opp, Brighton Road) 4 min walk
- Kwik Fit Centre (opp, Brighton Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Quayside Medical Practice
10 Newhaven Square, Newhaven · 0.5 mi - Newhaven Medical Centre
5-8 Newhaven Square, Newhaven · 0.5 mi - Havenshealth
Anchor Healthcare Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven · 1.7 mi - Seaford Medical Practice
Dane Road, Seaford · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Newhaven · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Newhaven · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fort Road - Newhaven · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Tates Garage · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Newhaven Pharmacies Ltd · 0.6 mi
- Medication Delivery Services Ltd · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Seahaven Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.7 mi
- Peacehaven Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 496 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,154 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 91% | 92% |
Share of homes across Lewes with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Metcalfe Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 48.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 42.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 91.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 8.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 16.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21% | 34.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 16.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 45.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Lewes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.1% | 44.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.3% | 27% |
| No cars or vans in household | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 10% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Lewes.
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- Phillip Mann 0.6 mi
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- J. Wagstaff & Company 1.8 mi
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- Cubitt & West 1.8 mi
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