BN6 8AB is a safe, established residential area on Keymer Road, 0.2km from Hassocks in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN6 8AB offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN6 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00161886 (shared with 179 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AB.
247
41
£ 54,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN6 8AB 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
No single demographic signal dominates BN6 8AB — age 41, 45% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN6 8AB. The average age is 41.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN6 8AB has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hassocks Infant School
Downlands Community School
The Windmills Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Adastra Deli0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Hassocks Foodbank0.0 km
- Hassocks News And Wine0.1 km
- Keymer Store0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lantern Cottage B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- BN6 Craft Beer & Tap0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aroma Cafe0.7 km
- Bella And Megs0.0 km
- Proper Cycling & Coffee0.1 km
- Purple Carrot @ No 60.2 km
- Talking Hands0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
- Keymer Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks0.4 km
- Burgess Hill3.4 km
- Wivelsfield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Spitalford Bridge0.0 km
- Spitalford Bridge0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Orion Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN68AB · Data under Open Government Licence