BN5 Postcode Area Information

Population
8,269
Avg Annual Income
£49,600
Full Time Employees
23.25%
Average Age
46.31

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the Horsham, Mid Sussex, West Sussex postcode town, in the South East, England region.

The BN5 postcode area, also known as the Henfield postcode area, is located within the County of West Sussex, England. Predominantly a rural region, BN5 includes the areas of Henfield, Albourne, Blackstone, Edburton, Fulking, Small Dole, Wineham, Woodmancote, and parts of Partridge Green.

Situated in England's charming South Downs, this postcode area is characterized by alluring landscapes comprising picturesque farmlands, woodland areas, and gentle rolling hills. Residents of BN5 enjoy an enviable community spirit in a setting of exceptional natural beauty yet within reach of major cities like Brighton and London.

From a services and amenities perspective, BN5 hosts general stores, post offices, eateries and public houses embedded in its tightly-knit communities. Schools such as Henfield High Street School and St. Peter's C.E. Primary School can be found here, contributing to the area’s appeal to families.

On transport links, the BN5 area lacks a train station of its own, but residents can access neighboring stations in Hassocks and Shoreham-by-Sea. Excellent road networks connect BN5 to nearby towns and cities, with the A281 running through Henfield itself. Regular bus services also operate in this area, providing alternatives for local and intercity transportation.

Generally, BN5 is an ideal locale for individuals seeking a country lifestyle, diverse natural habitats, and recreational activities like hiking, horse riding, or bird watching, all within decent proximity to larger towns and services.

A Major part of this postcode area describes a community with a younger population compared to the surrounding area, living mainly in flats.

Residents:

  • More residents are below retirement age than the average.
  • Most people live in flats, more than any other postcode in the group.
  • Few residents live in care homes or communal establishments.
  • This is the least diverse community within the "Ageing Communities" group in terms of ethnicity.

Employment:

  • Many residents work in managerial and professional roles, similar to the surrounding area.
  • Few residents have jobs in manual or basic labor positions.

A Major part of this postcode area represents a younger and less diverse community compared to the surrounding area. Residents tend to live in flats and work in professional roles.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint and Downs electoral wards.

BN5 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
BN5 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of BN5 postcode area is 8,269. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 7,530, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 254. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (4,422), followed by No religion (3,165).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,128), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (1,842).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (3,406), while 3,028 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Education

Regarding education, 2,452 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,046 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are

  • Managers, directors and senior officials (805)
  • Professional occupations (696), and
  • Associate professional and technical occupations (570)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (5135), Between 55 to 64 (4885), and Between 45 to 54 (4647).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,685) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,170), and Small employers and own account workers (1,139).

Postcodes in BN5

There are total 2 postcode sectors present in the BN5 (listed below). The postcode BN5 has a total of 492 postcodes.

BN5 0EF (terminated)
BN5 0EL (terminated)
BN5 0ET (terminated)
BN5 0FG (terminated)
BN5 0FH (terminated)
BN5 0FJ (terminated)
BN5 0FP (terminated)
BN5 0FR (terminated)
BN5 0EA (terminated)
BN5 0DF (terminated)
BN5 0FF (terminated)
BN5 0DQ (terminated)
BN5 0EQ (terminated)
BN5 0EZ (terminated)
BN5 0BF (terminated)
BN5 0DE (terminated)
BN5 0FA (terminated)
BN5 0DW (terminated)
BN5 0EX (terminated)
BN5 0BS (terminated)
BN5 0EW (terminated)
BN5 0EU (terminated)
BN5 0BP (terminated)
BN5 0ER (terminated)
BN5 0ES (terminated)
BN5 0EP (terminated)
BN5 0BZ (terminated)
BN5 0EE (terminated)
BN5 0BN (terminated)
BN5 0AG (terminated)
BN5 0DT (terminated)
BN5 0EN (terminated)
BN5 0EH (terminated)
BN5 0BB (terminated)
BN5 0DG (terminated)
BN5 0AU (terminated)
BN5 0EG (terminated)
BN5 0AZ (terminated)
BN5 0DU (terminated)
BN5 0AQ (terminated)
BN5 0BT (terminated)
BN5 0AB (terminated)
BN5 0ED (terminated)
BN5 0DY (terminated)
BN5 0DZ (terminated)
BN5 0EB (terminated)
BN5 0DH (terminated)
BN5 0BW (terminated)
BN5 0BR (terminated)
BN5 0DN (terminated)
BN5 0DS (terminated)
BN5 0DX (terminated)
BN5 0DR (terminated)
BN5 0DB (terminated)
BN5 0BY (terminated)
BN5 0AR (terminated)
BN5 0AX (terminated)
BN5 0BL (terminated)
BN5 0DJ (terminated)
BN5 0BX (terminated)
BN5 0DL (terminated)
BN5 0AD (terminated)
BN5 0AT (terminated)
BN5 0DD (terminated)
BN5 0DA (terminated)
BN5 0BE (terminated)
BN5 0AF (terminated)
BN5 0AN (terminated)
BN5 0BU (terminated)
BN5 0AS (terminated)
BN5 0AP (terminated)
BN5 0BH (terminated)
BN5 0BJ (terminated)
BN5 0AJ (terminated)
BN5 0AL (terminated)
BN5 0BG (terminated)
BN5 0BA (terminated)
BN5 0BD (terminated)
BN5 0BQ (terminated)
BN5 0AY (terminated)
BN5 0AW (terminated)
BN5 0AE (terminated)
BN5 0AH (terminated)
BN5 0AA (terminated)
BN5 9DL (terminated)
BN5 9WA (terminated)
BN5 9DH (terminated)
BN5 9SP (terminated)
BN5 9EY (terminated)
BN5 9WT (terminated)
BN5 9EW (terminated)
BN5 9NN (terminated)
BN5 9GL (terminated)
BN5 9WS (terminated)
BN5 9WL (terminated)
BN5 9GA (terminated)
BN5 9XG (terminated)
BN5 9SW (terminated)
BN5 9SN (terminated)
BN5 9AF (terminated)
BN5 9QF (terminated)
BN5 9WJ (terminated)
BN5 9WN (terminated)
BN5 9XP (terminated)
BN5 9ZR (terminated)
BN5 9YN (terminated)
BN5 9WB (terminated)
BN5 9WW (terminated)
BN5 9WQ (terminated)
BN5 9WP (terminated)
BN5 9XF (terminated)
BN5 9WU (terminated)
BN5 9YP (terminated)
BN5 9TN (terminated)
BN5 9WY (terminated)
BN5 9WZ (terminated)
BN5 9NL (terminated)
BN5 9WR (terminated)
BN5 9WF (terminated)
BN5 9LZ (terminated)
BN5 9WG (terminated)
BN5 9WX (terminated)
BN5 9WE (terminated)
BN5 9YZ (terminated)
BN5 9WD (terminated)
BN5 9WH (terminated)
BN5 9BQ (terminated)
BN5 9NW (terminated)
BN5 9AJ (terminated)
BN5 9DF (terminated)
BN5 9NQ (terminated)
BN5 9ZS (terminated)
BN5 9BN (terminated)
BN5 9QW (terminated)
BN5 9HJ (terminated)
BN5 9QP (terminated)
BN5 9BF (terminated)
BN5 9NF (terminated)
BN5 9PZ (terminated)
BN5 9BG (terminated)
BN5 9LE (terminated)
BN5 9QN (terminated)
BN5 9RH (terminated)
BN5 9QG (terminated)
BN5 9ZT (terminated)
BN5 9RJ (terminated)
BN5 9LY (terminated)
BN5 9ED (terminated)
BN5 9NE (terminated)
BN5 9XW (terminated)
BN5 9XS (terminated)
BN5 9ZX (terminated)
BN5 9EN (terminated)
BN5 9EF (terminated)
BN5 9ZY (terminated)
BN5 9ZU (terminated)
BN5 9YW (terminated)
BN5 9XD (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaBN5
Ward

Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote

Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Henfield

Hurstpierpoint and Downs

LTLA22Horsham, Mid Sussex
UTLA22West Sussex
RegionSouth East
CountryEngland

BN5 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

1

Bicycle theft

2

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

4

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

1

Robbery

2

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

10

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

5

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

3

Other theft

2

Public order

1

Shoplifting

9

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

3

Public order

1

Vehicle crime

15

Violence and sexual offences

8

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

7

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other theft

4

Public order

2

Vehicle crime

16

Violence and sexual offences

7

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

1

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

2

Public order

2

Vehicle crime

13

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

1

Vehicle crime

13

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

3

Other theft

1

Public order

1

Robbery

1

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

10

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

8

Criminal damage and arson

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

1

Vehicle crime

20

Violence and sexual offences

1

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

6

Other theft

1

Public order

2

Vehicle crime

7

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

6

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

2

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

1

Vehicle crime

8

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

3

Other theft

2

Public order

1

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

7

Violence and sexual offences

4

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

1

Other theft

6

Public order

2

Vehicle crime

16

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

1

Other theft

1

Public order

1

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

1

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

7

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

6

Vehicle crime

10

Violence and sexual offences

9

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other crime

1

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

5

Public order

5

Vehicle crime

18

Violence and sexual offences

6

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

2

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

6

Other theft

4

Public order

3

Vehicle crime

14

Violence and sexual offences

4

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

2

Other crime

8

Other theft

3

Public order

16

Violence and sexual offences

2

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

4

Other theft

2

Public order

4

Vehicle crime

15

Violence and sexual offences

3

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

2

Other theft

4

Public order

1

Robbery

5

Vehicle crime

12

Violence and sexual offences

1

Anti-social behaviour

2

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

2

Other theft

3

Public order

5

Vehicle crime

10

Violence and sexual offences

BN5 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£650,000.00£595,000.00 - £705,000.002
Semi-Detached£535,000.00£535,000.00 - £535,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£686,500.00£633,000.00 - £740,000.002
Semi-Detached£470,000.00£470,000.00 - £470,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£620,000.00£560,000.00 - £680,000.002
Terraced£302,500.00£302,500.00 - £302,500.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£905,000.00£905,000.00 - £905,000.001
Semi-Detached£212,000.00£212,000.00 - £212,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Other£251,250.00£230,000.00 - £272,500.002
Semi-Detached£385,000.00£385,000.00 - £385,000.001
Terraced£330,000.00£330,000.00 - £330,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£1,235,000.00£1,235,000.00 - £1,235,000.001
Semi-Detached£387,687.50£237,250.00 - £800,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£823,333.33£605,000.00 - £1,025,000.003
Other£1,075,000.00£1,075,000.00 - £1,075,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£996,250.00£725,000.00 - £1,700,000.004
Flat£290,000.00£290,000.00 - £290,000.002
Semi-Detached£430,000.00£430,000.00 - £430,000.001
Terraced£390,000.00£390,000.00 - £390,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£621,800.00£460,000.00 - £731,000.005
Flat£113,300.00£113,300.00 - £113,300.002
Semi-Detached£433,000.00£395,000.00 - £460,000.003
Terraced£297,500.00£280,000.00 - £315,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£910,416.67£472,500.00 - £2,300,000.0012
Flat£276,000.00£276,000.00 - £276,000.001
Other£603,000.00£75,000.00 - £1,200,000.005
Semi-Detached£503,750.00£345,000.00 - £785,000.006
Terraced£385,000.00£385,000.00 - £385,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£907,500.00£465,000.00 - £2,190,000.006
Semi-Detached£320,000.00£320,000.00 - £320,000.001
Terraced£396,500.00£375,000.00 - £418,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£790,043.75£484,350.00 - £1,044,000.008
Flat£230,000.00£230,000.00 - £230,000.001
Semi-Detached£400,000.00£350,000.00 - £425,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£706,666.67£470,000.00 - £850,000.003
Other£115,000.00£115,000.00 - £115,000.001
Semi-Detached£525,000.00£525,000.00 - £525,000.001
Terraced£220,680.00£220,680.00 - £220,680.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£935,000.00£935,000.00 - £935,000.001
Other£675,000.00£625,000.00 - £725,000.002
Semi-Detached£355,625.00£305,000.00 - £420,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£725,000.00£465,000.00 - £985,000.002
Flat£235,000.00£180,000.00 - £290,000.002
Semi-Detached£485,000.00£485,000.00 - £485,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£737,500.00£625,000.00 - £850,000.002
Flat£186,000.00£186,000.00 - £186,000.001
Semi-Detached£450,000.00£450,000.00 - £450,000.001
Terraced£430,500.00£386,000.00 - £475,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£626,250.00£492,500.00 - £760,000.002
Flat£180,000.00£180,000.00 - £180,000.001
Other£2,294,333.33£333,000.00 - £5,950,000.003
Semi-Detached£516,666.67£380,000.00 - £690,000.003
Terraced£412,000.00£412,000.00 - £412,000.001
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£792,000.00£585,000.00 - £945,000.005
Flat£328,750.00£180,000.00 - £575,000.003
Other£750,000.00£750,000.00 - £750,000.001
Semi-Detached£520,000.00£200,000.00 - £840,000.002
Terraced£390,475.00£379,950.00 - £401,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£623,000.00£623,000.00 - £623,000.001
Semi-Detached£395,000.00£395,000.00 - £395,000.001
Terraced£535,000.00£535,000.00 - £535,000.001
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good381 4-11BN59PU
Amenities
  • Tottington Manor, BN5 9LJ
  • No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast, BN5 9RQ
  • The Plough Inn, BN5 9HP
  • Henfield Bowling Club, BN5 9LH
  • Henfield Football Club, BN5 9QB
  • The Fox, BN5 9XE
  • The Old Railway, BN5 9PJ
  • Fuel Coffee House, BN5 9XH
  • Golding Barn Cafe, BN5 9XH
  • Goodness Henfield, BN5 9HN
  • Mayblossom Cafe, BN5 9AA
  • Moving Mountains, BN5 9XR
  • Henfield Community Fridge, BN5 9QB
  • Roasted Coffee Limited, BN5 9SL
  • Iberica, BN5 9BJ
  • Bakehouse76, BN5 9SL
  • Goldstone Rum, BN5 9SL
  • Katie's Nuttery, BN5 9DA
  • Henfield Post Office, BN5 9DA
  • HOBBS of Henfield, BN5 9DE
  • One Stop Convenience Store, BN5 9HP
  • Shell Henfield, BN5 9DP
  • Small Dole Post Office & Stores, BN5 9XT
  • King Fish, BN5 9JJ
  • Red Oaks Nursing Home, BN5 9UY
  • Upper Mead Care Home, BN5 9PX
  • Terrys Cross House, BN5 9SX
  • Willow Cottage, BN5 9XJ
  • Activ8 Nursery Henfield, BN5 9JQ
  • Chartwells at St Peter's Church of England Primary School, BN5 9PU
  • Sainsbury's, BN5 9DB
  • Henfield Sports Centre, BN5 9QB
  • Henfield Youth Club, BN5 9JQ
  • Dove Nursery, BN5 9RP
  • Evangelical Free Church, BN5 9HP
  • Gastro Catering, BN5 9SA