Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

MILL CLOSE, BN45 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE, BN45 7AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

410

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN45 7AF 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.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, BN45 7AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £385k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

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

BN45 7AF is a safe, established residential area on Mill Close, 0.5km from Poynings in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

Within the BN45 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00162004 (shared with 64 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 BN45 7AF. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

Semi-Detached

£ 446,000

4 sales · Mean £ 441,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BN45 7AF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bobs Community Cafe0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Poynings Cricket Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks5.3 km
  • Portslade6.8 km
  • Preston Park6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Church0.5 km
  • Church0.5 km