FIR TREE WAY, BN6 8BU House Prices & Local Information

BN6 8BU is a sought-after residential area on Fir Tree Way, 0.4km 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 8BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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: Prices average £628k, down 13.6% 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 BN6 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00161880 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.