Is BN45 7DD a safe place to live?

Yes, BN45 7DD 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 7DD?

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

Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

BN45 7DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7DD 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 7DD 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN45 7DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Saddlescombe 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

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

BN45 7DD 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

Hassocks5.1 km
Preston Park5.5 km
Aldrington5.9 km