Peacehaven North
Ward in Lewes, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.804, 0.004 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 41 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Peacehaven North sits on the northern edge of the seaside town in the Lewes district of East Sussex, perched near the rise of the South Downs with views out to the English Channel. The area is largely residential, a mix of post‑war estates and later infill, with the A259 coastal road and the shingle seafront close by; many residents commute into Brighton and Hove while enjoying easy access to coastal and Downs walking routes.
The settlement grew as a 20th‑century planned development, so its street pattern and housing stock feel comparatively modern, and the community is dominated by local shops, small businesses and community centres rather than heavy industry. Socially it’s a mixed area of families and retirees, with an active local scene around seaside events, walking clubs and neighbourhood projects; nearby Telscombe and the South Downs add countryside and historic interest within easy reach.
Postcode districts covering Peacehaven North
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Crawley 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Hastings 25 miles40.2 km
- Eastbourne 12.4 miles20 km
- Worthing 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Littlehampton 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Horsham 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Bexhill-on-Sea 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Haywards Heath 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Burgess Hill 12.1 miles19.5 km
- East Grinstead 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Seaford 4.7 miles7.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Peacehaven Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Peacehaven West Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Telscombe Cliffs Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Piddinghoe Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Telscombe Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Peacehaven East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- East Saltdean Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Southease Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tarring Neville Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Newhaven Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newhaven North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Peacehaven North
BN10 8PQ, BN10 7UQ, BN10 8DT, BN10 8GY, BN10 8BT, BN10 7UB, BN10 8EL, BN10 8GH, BN10 8EB … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- London City Airport 48.5 miles78.1 km
- Southease Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Newhaven Town Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Peacehaven North Ad
- Red Brighton Blue 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Greenwich Rooms - Burger & Bird Bar & Restaurant 0.9 miles1.4 km
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 6.8 miles11 km
- Hotel Una 6.8 miles11 km
- Drakes of Brighton 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Square Townhouse 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The White Hart 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Malmaison Brighton 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Grand Brighton 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Peacehaven North
- Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Newhaven Harbour 2.5 miles4 km
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles8.6 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 8 miles13 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.3 km