Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

FURNERS LANE, BN5 9AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNERS LANE, BN5 9AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN5 9AE 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN5 9AE combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£1.3M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 68.5% year-on-year.

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

BN5 9AE is a mixed residential area on Furners Lane, 1.2km from Blackstone in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN5, BN5 9AE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 68.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN5 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00161244 (shared with 16 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 9AE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,793,750

2 sales · Mean £ 1,793,750

Detached

£ 615,000

1 sales · Mean £ 615,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks7.5 km
  • Burgess Hill8.9 km
  • Wivelsfield9.7 km