BN5 9BW is a sought-after residential area on North Mead, 0.5km from Henfield in Henfield. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN5, BN5 9BW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 46.6% 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 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00161363 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH MEAD, BN5 9BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH MEAD, BN5 9BW.
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44
£ 46,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN5 9BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £215k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 46.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 9BW. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Semi-Detached
£ 280,889
1 sales · Mean £ 280,889
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN5 9BW has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cornerweighs0.7 km
- Stokes of Henfield0.7 km
- Jeremy's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Christina's0.5 km
- Kebab Knight0.5 km
- Relish0.7 km
- Little India0.6 km
- The Post House Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- King Fish0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks9.1 km
- Burgess Hill10.5 km
- Wivelsfield11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Chantry Close0.1 km
- Chantry Close0.1 km
- Manor Way0.2 km
- Manor Way0.2 km
- London Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN59BW · Data under Open Government Licence