Is BN5 9AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, BN5 9AQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN5 9AQ?

The population for the BN5 9AQ area is approximately 278 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WINEHAM LANE, BN5 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINEHAM LANE, BN5 9AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

278

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN5 9AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN5 9AQ — age 53, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN5 9AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wineham Lane, 0.6km from Wineham in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN5 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00188740 (shared with 15 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 9AQ. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 30%

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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

BN5 9AQ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hassocks8.0 km
Burgess Hill8.3 km
Wivelsfield8.7 km