BN45 7AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Poynings in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
Day-to-day life in BN45 7AD has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00162004 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN45 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN45 7AD.
410
43
£ 55,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN45 7AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN45 7AD is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN45 7AD. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN45 7AD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bobs Community Cafe1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Poynings Cricket Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks4.7 km
- Preston Park6.6 km
- Portslade7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crossways Cottages0.3 km
- Crossways Cottages0.3 km
- Beggar's Lane0.4 km
- Beggar's Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN457AD · Data under Open Government Licence