BN5 9DU is a sought-after residential area on Nep Town Road, 0.0km from Nep Town 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 9DU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% 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: Prices average £715k, up 3.1% 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 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00161373 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEP TOWN ROAD, BN5 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEP TOWN ROAD, BN5 9DU.
246
50
£ 46,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN5 9DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN5 9DU's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £715k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN5 9DU. The average age is 50.3. 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
Detached
£ 580,000
5 sales · Mean £ 642,000
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
2 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN5 9DU has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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- Cornerweighs0.3 km
- Stokes of Henfield0.3 km
- Jeremy's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Christina's0.4 km
- Kebab Knight0.5 km
- Relish0.3 km
- Little India0.4 km
- The Post House Cafe0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- King Fish0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks9.1 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea10.4 km
- Burgess Hill10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Square0.2 km
- Golden Square0.2 km
- Chanctonbury View0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
- Mill Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN59DU · Data under Open Government Licence