BN6 8BE is a sought-after residential area on Clerks Acre, 0.3km from Keymer in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN6, BN6 8BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 BN6 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00161883 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLERKS ACRE, BN6 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKS ACRE, BN6 8BE.
274
58
£ 54,600 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN6 8BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN6 8BE is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN6 8BE. The average age is 57.7. 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
£ 260,000
12 sales · Mean £ 260,829
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN6 8BE has low crime rates — 14 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
Downlands Community School
The Windmills Junior School
Hassocks Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Adastra Deli0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Hassocks Foodbank0.5 km
- Hassocks News And Wine0.6 km
- Keymer Store0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lantern Cottage B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- BN6 Craft Beer & Tap0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aroma Cafe0.3 km
- Bella And Megs0.4 km
- Proper Cycling & Coffee0.6 km
- Purple Carrot @ No 60.6 km
- Talking Hands0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
- Keymer Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks0.8 km
- Burgess Hill3.3 km
- Wivelsfield4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Flowers Close0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Flowers Close0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN68BE · Data under Open Government Licence