BN44 3AZ is a safe, established residential area on Ford Lane, 1.0km from Bines Green in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Steyning & Ashurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For families considering a move, BN44 3AZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN44 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00161566 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORD LANE, BN44 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, BN44 3AZ.
270
48
£ 46,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN44 3AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN44 3AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN44 3AZ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
BN44 3AZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashurst CofE Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea12.2 km
- Billingshurst12.3 km
- Lancing12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Robertsfield Farm0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN443AZ · Data under Open Government Licence