Area Analysis Horsham, South East

BN5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN5 postcode area.

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Population

8,249

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

BN5 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £498k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £498k. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

home £498,125 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN5 is a postcode district in Horsham, South East, covering 289 active and 160 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN5 (28%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (22%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN5 are around £498k, down 17.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN5 at 135 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 46 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 BN5 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 / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences443
Anti-social behaviour139
Criminal damage and arson119
Other theft97
Public order90

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good381 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tottington Manor
  • No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Plough Inn
  • Preston Nomads Cricket Club
  • Shepherd And Dog Inn
  • Henfield Bowling Club
  • Henfield Football Club
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Shell Henfield
  • Small Dole Post Office & Stores
  • South Downs Butchery
  • Spring's Smoked Salmon (Shop)
  • Sussex Fine Food Co
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Fuel Coffee House
  • Golding Barn Cafe
  • Goodness Henfield
  • Mayblossom Cafe
  • Moving Mountains
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • King Fish