BN5 9AB is a sought-after residential area on Kidders Lane, 0.3km from Mock Bridge in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN5, BN5 9AB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 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 9AB are sourced from Output Area E00188577 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIDDERS LANE, BN5 9AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDDERS LANE, BN5 9AB.
337
47
£ 46,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN5 9AB 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 9AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 9AB. The average age is 47.4. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN5 9AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks9.7 km
- Burgess Hill10.6 km
- Wivelsfield11.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Bull Inn0.3 km
- The Bull Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN59AB · Data under Open Government Licence