BN6 8DN is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.4km from Hassocks 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 8DN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k. 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 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00161879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CLOSE, BN6 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, BN6 8DN.
318
44
£ 54,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN6 8DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN6 8DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £950k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £950k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN6 8DN. The average age is 44.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN6 8DN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. 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 Deli0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Hassocks Foodbank0.3 km
- Hassocks News And Wine0.3 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 & Tap0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aroma Cafe0.7 km
- Bella And Megs0.3 km
- Proper Cycling & Coffee0.3 km
- Purple Carrot @ No 60.3 km
- Talking Hands0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.3 km
- Keymer Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks0.6 km
- Burgess Hill3.1 km
- Wivelsfield4.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Close0.0 km
- Kings Drive0.1 km
- Queens Drive0.1 km
- Adastra Avenue0.2 km
- Queens Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN68DN · Data under Open Government Licence