BN44 3AJ is a safe, established residential area on Reads Walk, 0.9km from Steyning in Steyning. Administratively it sits within Steyning & Ashurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 16.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN44 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00161576 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
READS WALK, BN44 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READS WALK, BN44 3AJ.
530
40
£ 46,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN44 3AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN44 3AJ — age 40, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN44 3AJ. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
4 sales · Mean £ 169,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN44 3AJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Steyning Grammar School
Steyning CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chez Joel Ltd0.9 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- Steyning Butchers and Deli0.9 km
- The Little Sweet Shop0.9 km
- The Sussex Grocer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chequer Inn1.0 km
- The Star Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cobblestone Tea House0.9 km
- Mamma Mia0.9 km
- Truffles0.9 km
- Victoria's Sponge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancing7.8 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea8.1 km
- East Worthing8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shooting Field0.2 km
- St Cuthman's Road0.2 km
- The Spinney0.4 km
- Middle Mead0.4 km
- The Spinney0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN443AJ · Data under Open Government Licence