Peacehaven West
Ward in Lewes, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.794, -0.003 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 40 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
Situated on the chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast within the district of Lewes in East Sussex, Peacehaven West occupies a residential part of the seaside town with sweeping views across the English Channel in England. The ward sits between the coastal road A259 and the escarpment of the South Downs National Park, giving a mix of suburban housing, seafront outlooks and straightforward links to Brighton and other south coast centres.
Originally developed as a planned suburb in the early 20th century, the area retains a community feel with local shops, schools and active voluntary groups; many residents commute by bus or via the A27 corridor to nearby employment hubs. Its economy is largely residential and service‑oriented, while the coastal setting and neighbourhood associations help shape local events and everyday life, with occasional attention on coastal maintenance and amenity provision.
Postcode districts covering Peacehaven West
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 6.3 miles
- Crawley 23.7 miles
- Eastbourne 12.7 miles
- Worthing 17.2 miles
- Littlehampton 23.3 miles
- Horsham 23.7 miles
- Bexhill-on-Sea 20.6 miles
- Haywards Heath 14.7 miles
- Burgess Hill 12.6 miles
- East Grinstead 22.8 miles
- Seaford 4.8 miles
- Rottingdean 2.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Telscombe Cliffs Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Peacehaven Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Peacehaven North Ward 0.7 miles
- Peacehaven East Ward 0.9 miles
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Ward 1 mile
- Telscombe Parish 1 mile
- East Saltdean Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Piddinghoe Parish 1.6 miles
- Southease Parish 2.2 miles
- Newhaven Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Newhaven South Ward 2.4 miles
- Newhaven North Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Peacehaven West
BN10 7RW, BN10 7PJ, BN10 7FB, BN10 8NR, BN10 7PS, BN10 8LT, BN10 7JU, BN10 7NU, BN10 7RP … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 26.1 miles
- London City Airport 49.2 miles
- Newhaven Town Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Newhaven Harbour Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Peacehaven West Ad
- Downs Hotel 4 4.3 miles
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 3 6.5 miles
- The White Horses by Everly Hotels Collection 4 2.5 miles
- Drakes Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Red Brighton Blue 4 5.7 miles
- Wellington Hotel 4.9 miles
- The Grand Brighton 4 6.6 miles
- Malmaison Brighton 4 4.5 miles
- Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre 4 6.6 miles
- Premier Inn Newhaven 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Peacehaven West
- Peacehaven Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Port Newhaven Harbour 2.6 miles
- Brighton Marina Marina 4.5 miles
- Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 5.2 miles
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 5.8 miles
- Charleston Farmhouse Museum 6.2 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 6.5 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles
- Kingley Vale Forest 8.1 miles
- Long Man of Wilmington Archaeological site 8.4 miles
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 8.7 miles
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles