Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

BN5 9AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN5 9AD.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN5 9AD 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN5 9AD combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN5 9AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km 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 9AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 15 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 9AD are sourced from Output Area E00188577 (shared with 26 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 BN5 9AD. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 9AD has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Inn0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks9.8 km
  • Burgess Hill10.7 km
  • Wivelsfield11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bull Inn0.3 km
  • The Bull Inn0.3 km
  • Wychwood0.3 km
  • Wychwood0.3 km