Area Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BN6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN6 postcode area.

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Population

19,344

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,633 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

BN6 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £603k, 77% 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 £603k. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

home £603,843 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN6 is a postcode district in Mid Sussex, South East, covering 587 active and 216 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN6 (19%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN6 are around £603k, down 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN6 at 166 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 45 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 BN6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1164
Anti-social behaviour471
Criminal damage and arson302
Shoplifting270
Public order269

school Local Schools

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Hassocks Infant School

Good265 pupils
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The Windmills Junior School

Good364 pupils
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Downlands Community School

Good1192 pupils
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St Lawrence CofE Primary School

Good618 pupils
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Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Good
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Albourne Church of England Primary School

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clayton Wickham Farmhouse
  • Lantern Cottage B&B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Friars Oak
  • Hassocks Football Club
  • Huntsmoor Farm
  • Hurstpierpoint Cricket Club
  • The Ginger Fox
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Firslands Cafe
  • Adastra Bowling Club
  • Cafe Murano
  • Danny House
  • Hassocks Fish And Chips
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Knight's Budgens Of Hassocks
  • The Co-operative Food
  • Sainsbury's
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Hobbs Of Hurstpierpoint
  • Hampers Deli
  • Jewson
  • Local
  • Light Farm Partnership
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Crossways Fish And Chips
  • Hassocks Kebab & Pizza
  • Keymer Fish Bar
  • Village Pizza Kitchen
  • Great Wall
  • + 1 more