Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 9AP 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN5 9AP's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 9AP is a well-regarded residential area on Wheatsheaf Road, 0.7km 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 9AP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 9AP 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 9AP. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,148,333

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks9.0 km
  • Burgess Hill9.9 km
  • Wivelsfield10.5 km