BN5 Postcode Area Information
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.
The postcode area covers Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote, Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint and Downs electoral wards.
BN5 Postcode Map
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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.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BN5 |
| Ward | Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Henfield Hurstpierpoint and Downs |
| LTLA22 | Horsham, Mid Sussex |
| UTLA22 | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
BN5 Crime Statstics
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BN5 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £650,000.00 | £595,000.00 - £705,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £535,000.00 | £535,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £686,500.00 | £633,000.00 - £740,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £470,000.00 | £470,000.00 - £470,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £620,000.00 | £560,000.00 - £680,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £302,500.00 | £302,500.00 - £302,500.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £905,000.00 | £905,000.00 - £905,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £212,000.00 | £212,000.00 - £212,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Other | £251,250.00 | £230,000.00 - £272,500.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £385,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £330,000.00 | £330,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £1,235,000.00 | £1,235,000.00 - £1,235,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £387,687.50 | £237,250.00 - £800,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £823,333.33 | £605,000.00 - £1,025,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £1,075,000.00 | £1,075,000.00 - £1,075,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £996,250.00 | £725,000.00 - £1,700,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £290,000.00 | £290,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £430,000.00 | £430,000.00 - £430,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £390,000.00 | £390,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £621,800.00 | £460,000.00 - £731,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £113,300.00 | £113,300.00 - £113,300.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £433,000.00 | £395,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £297,500.00 | £280,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £910,416.67 | £472,500.00 - £2,300,000.00 | 12 |
| Flat | £276,000.00 | £276,000.00 - £276,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £603,000.00 | £75,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 5 |
| Semi-Detached | £503,750.00 | £345,000.00 - £785,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £385,000.00 | £385,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £907,500.00 | £465,000.00 - £2,190,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £320,000.00 | £320,000.00 - £320,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £396,500.00 | £375,000.00 - £418,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £790,043.75 | £484,350.00 - £1,044,000.00 | 8 |
| Flat | £230,000.00 | £230,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £400,000.00 | £350,000.00 - £425,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £706,666.67 | £470,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £115,000.00 | £115,000.00 - £115,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £525,000.00 | £525,000.00 - £525,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £220,680.00 | £220,680.00 - £220,680.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £935,000.00 | £935,000.00 - £935,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £675,000.00 | £625,000.00 - £725,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £355,625.00 | £305,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £725,000.00 | £465,000.00 - £985,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £235,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £290,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £485,000.00 | £485,000.00 - £485,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £737,500.00 | £625,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £186,000.00 | £186,000.00 - £186,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £430,500.00 | £386,000.00 - £475,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £626,250.00 | £492,500.00 - £760,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £180,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £2,294,333.33 | £333,000.00 - £5,950,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £516,666.67 | £380,000.00 - £690,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £412,000.00 | £412,000.00 - £412,000.00 | 1 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £792,000.00 | £585,000.00 - £945,000.00 | 5 |
| Flat | £328,750.00 | £180,000.00 - £575,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £750,000.00 | £750,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £520,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £840,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £390,475.00 | £379,950.00 - £401,000.00 | 2 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £623,000.00 | £623,000.00 - £623,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £395,000.00 | £395,000.00 - £395,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £535,000.00 | £535,000.00 - £535,000.00 | 1 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 381 | 4-11 | BN59PU |
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
- Red Oaks Nursing Home, BN5 9UY
- Upper Mead Care Home, BN5 9PX
- Terrys Cross House, BN5 9SX
- Willow Cottage, BN5 9XJ
- Henfield Post Office, BN5 9DA
- HOBBS of Henfield, BN5 9DE
- One Stop Convenience Store, BN5 9HP
- Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping Shop, BN5 9AT
- Cornerweighs, BN5 9DQ
- Fuel Coffee House, BN5 9XH
- Golding Barn Cafe, BN5 9XH
- Goodness Henfield, BN5 9HN
- Mayblossom Cafe, BN5 9AA
- Moving Mountains, BN5 9XR
- Sainsbury's, BN5 9DB
- King Fish, BN5 9JJ
- Activ8 Nursery Henfield, BN5 9JQ
- Chartwells at St Peter's Church of England Primary School, BN5 9PU
- Henfield Community Fridge, BN5 9QB
- Roasted Coffee Limited, BN5 9SL
- Iberica, BN5 9BJ
- Goldstone Rum, BN5 9SL
- Katie's Nuttery, BN5 9DA
- Bakehouse76, BN5 9SL
- Henfield Sports Centre, BN5 9QB
- Henfield Youth Club, BN5 9JQ
- Dove Nursery, BN5 9RP
- Evangelical Free Church, BN5 9HP
- Gastro Catering, BN5 9SA