Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

247

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN6 8AR 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.

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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BN6 8AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN6 8AR is a safe, established residential area on Keymer Road, 0.3km 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 8AR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN6 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00161886 (shared with 179 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN6 8AR. 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

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN6 8AR has low crime rates — 19 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.

Anti-social behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order13
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Hassocks Infant School

Good265 pupils0.3 km
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Downlands Community School

Good1192 pupils0.3 km
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The Windmills Junior School

Good364 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Adastra Deli0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
  • Hassocks Foodbank0.1 km
  • Hassocks News And Wine0.2 km
  • Keymer Store0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lantern Cottage B&B0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • BN6 Craft Beer & Tap0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe0.6 km
  • Bella And Megs0.0 km
  • Proper Cycling & Coffee0.2 km
  • Purple Carrot @ No 60.2 km
  • Talking Hands0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
  • Keymer Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks0.4 km
  • Burgess Hill3.4 km
  • Wivelsfield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Spitalford Bridge0.1 km
  • Spitalford Bridge0.1 km
  • Orion Parade0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km