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.
Area Analysis Horsham, South East
BN5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN5 postcode area.
groups
Population8,249
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Avg Age46
payments
Avg Income£ 49,600 /yr
work
Employed47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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9/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
8/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
8/10trending_upInvestment
3/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
P
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Good381 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
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
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Area Profile: BN5 · Data under Open Government Licence