Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

POYNINGS ROAD, BN45 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POYNINGS ROAD, BN45 7BH.

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 7BH 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

BN45 7BH 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.

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

BN45 7BH is a safe, established residential area on Poynings Road, 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 7BH 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 7BH 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 7BH. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BN45 7BH has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Bobs Community Cafe0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Poynings Cricket Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks5.2 km
  • Preston Park6.9 km
  • Portslade6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.0 km
  • Recreation Ground0.0 km
  • Church0.5 km