Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9AT House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (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 9AT 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 9AT combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£657k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 60.0% year-on-year.

home £657,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN5 9AT is a sought-after residential area on Wheatsheaf Road in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN5 9AT is 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £657k, up 60.0% year-on-year. 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 9AT 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 9AT. 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

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 743,333

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 510,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

BN5 9AT has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping Shop0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks7.8 km
  • Burgess Hill8.5 km
  • Wivelsfield9.1 km