BN45 7FN is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Pyecombe in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For families considering a move, BN45 7FN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7FN are sourced from Output Area E00162005 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN45 7FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN45 7FN.
298
43
£ 55,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN45 7FN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN45 7FN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN45 7FN. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN45 7FN is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Duck Lodge B&B0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks3.2 km
- Preston Park5.7 km
- Moulsecoomb6.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Plough Inn0.0 km
- Church Lane0.1 km
- Garage0.1 km
- Garage0.1 km
- Pyecombe Flyover0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN457FN · Data under Open Government Licence