Is BN45 7DA a safe place to live?

Yes, BN45 7DA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN45 7DA?

The population for the BN45 7DA area is approximately 410 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BN45 7DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN45 7DA.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

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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 7DA 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN45 7DA's 53% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN45 7DA is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Saddlescombe in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

The people who live in BN45 7DA are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7DA 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 7DA. 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 2025-10)

BN45 7DA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hassocks4.9 km
Preston Park5.5 km
Aldrington5.9 km