Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BN45 7DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7DB 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 7DB 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 7DB 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.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

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 7DB 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 7DB. 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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BN45 7DB 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

  • Hassocks5.0 km
  • Preston Park5.4 km
  • Aldrington5.8 km