Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

DYKE CLOSE, BN45 7BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYKE CLOSE, BN45 7BB.

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 7BB 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 7BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BN45 7BB is a safe, established residential area on Dyke Close, 0.4km 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 7BB 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7BB 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 7BB. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

BN45 7BB 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 Cafe0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Poynings Cricket Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks5.5 km
  • Portslade6.4 km
  • Preston Park6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Acres0.1 km
  • Green Acres0.1 km
  • Church0.4 km
  • Church0.4 km