BN5 9DD is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km 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 9DD offers 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 9DD are sourced from Output Area E00161375 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, BN5 9DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN5 9DD.
236
56
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN5 9DD 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
BN5 9DD is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.6M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 9DD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,000,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,185,000
Flat
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN5 9DD has low crime rates — 26 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- Cornerweighs0.1 km
- Stokes of Henfield0.1 km
- Jeremy's0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Christina's0.2 km
- Kebab Knight0.3 km
- Relish0.0 km
- Little India0.2 km
- The Post House Cafe0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- King Fish0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks8.9 km
- Burgess Hill10.5 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Square0.0 km
- Golden Square0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Mill Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN59DD · Data under Open Government Licence