Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

CASTLE LANE, BN44 3FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE LANE, BN44 3FB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /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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Index Insight: BN44 3FB 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN44 3FB combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN44 3FB is a sought-after residential area on Castle Lane, 0.1km from Bramber in Steyning. Administratively it sits within Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN44, BN44 3FB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN44 3FB are sourced from Output Area E00161228 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN44 3FB. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

Semi-Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN44 3FB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Steyning CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km
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Upper Beeding Primary School

Outstanding340 pupils1.2 km
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Steyning Grammar School

Good2287 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Beeding Newsagency0.9 km
  • Chez Joel Ltd1.0 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Steyning Butchers and Deli1.0 km
  • The Little Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Chequer Inn0.8 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.8 km
  • Twenty-Seven0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cobblestone Tea House0.9 km
  • Mamma Mia0.9 km
  • Truffles0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Khushbu1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancing6.5 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea6.5 km
  • East Worthing7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Clays Hill0.3 km
  • Clays Hill0.3 km
  • Castle0.4 km
  • Castle0.4 km