BN5 9DB is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Henfield in Henfield. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For serious buyers, BN5 9DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 3.3% 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 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00161375 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BN5 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN5 9DB.
236
56
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN5 9DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Average age 56, 78% owned. BN5 9DB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 9DB. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
9 sales · Mean £ 217,444
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN5 9DB has low crime rates — 24 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- Cornerweighs0.0 km
- Stokes of Henfield0.1 km
- Jeremy's0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Christina's0.1 km
- Kebab Knight0.2 km
- Relish0.1 km
- Little India0.0 km
- The Post House Cafe0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- King Fish0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks8.9 km
- Burgess Hill10.5 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea10.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Golden Square0.2 km
- Golden Square0.2 km
- Furners Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN59DB · Data under Open Government Licence