BN5 0FE is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from Small Dole in Henfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN5 0FE are sourced from Output Area E00161359 (shared with 178 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN5 0FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN5 0FE.
336
48
£ 46,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN5 0FE 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
BN5 0FE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 0FE. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BN5 0FE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks8.4 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea9.1 km
- Southwick9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Business Park0.1 km
- Business Park0.1 km
- Sunnydene0.4 km
- Sunnydene0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN50FE · Data under Open Government Licence