Is BN45 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in BN45 are higher than average, at 477 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in BN45?

The average property price in BN45 is currently around £625k.

What is the population of BN45?

The population for the BN45 area is approximately 708 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BN45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN45 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

708

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10

family_restroomFamily

9/10

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1/10

workEmployment

9/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

9/10

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1/10

homeHome Ownership

4/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN45 combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £625k. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN45 is a postcode district in Mid Sussex, South East, covering 41 active and 15 retired postcodes.

The majority of BN45 (100% of postcodes) consists of a rural commuter area popular with professional households.

Property: Average house prices in BN45 are around £625k, up 8.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN45 at 477 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN45 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.1%

Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting79

Violence and sexual offences69

Other theft55

Anti-social behaviour26

Criminal damage and arson25

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

South Downs Way B & B
Tallai House
Duck Lodge B&B

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby

Pyecombe Golf Club
The Plough
The Royal Oak Inn
Poynings Cricket Club

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Spar Shop
Wayfield Park Farm Shop

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Brendon Stud And Saddlery
Route 23 Diner
Rushfields Plant Centre
The Wild Flour Kitchen

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Marks & Spencer Simply Foods